"In Van Nistelrooy we have a player who can score 20-25 goals a season. Why should we sell him? Ruud is going nowhere.
"Sir Alex and Carlos made their views known last week and I can only reiterate what they said
"Ruud has a two-year contract with Manchester United and remains very much part of our long-term planning.
"I saw what came out of Italy yesterday but as far as I am concerned, it is just mischief making."