BLUES boss Steve Tilson has hit out at reports linking star striker Freddy Eastwood with a move away from Roots Hall.

The Basildon-based youngster, who has scored nine goals so far this season, is reportedly being tracked by a series of Championship sides, including Norwich City, Southampton and Crystal Palace.

But Tilson insists there is no truth to the rumours.

"People are making things up," said the Seasiders chief.

"No one has contacted us about him and if teams were really interested then how comes no fees ever get mentioned?"