United Dismiss Van Nistelrooy Rumours

The 27-year old Dutch international has scored 106 goals in just under 150 appearances for the Red Devils since his £18.5 million move to Old Trafford from Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven 3 years ago.

"The talk that Ruud might be leaving this summer is rubbish," said a United representative.

"Why would the club have gone to such great efforts to negotiate a new contract if he wasn't going to stay,"

Van Nistelrooy's agent, Rodger Linse, said that the striker would find it difficult to turn down a move to Catalan outfit Barcelona if they were to make a move in the distant future but has also rubbished rumours linking him with a move just yet.

"There is only a possibility when the two clubs reach an agreement and until that happens, there is no sense in talking about it," said Linse.

"He has four years left at United and I can only act and speak to the player if his club give me permission and at the moment, I don't have that." he continued.

"I don't want to say that it's impossible because I'm not Manchester United, nor do I represent them."

"But I think it's a little complicated, although I insist this does not mean that van Nistelrooy doesn't want to go to Barca."