Erik ten Hag responded to reports that all but three Manchester United players are up for sale this summer.
This week it was reported that Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Hojlund are the only untouchable players in the Red Devils squad.
According to the reports, United would be willing to listen to offers for any other player in the squad.
Ten Hag was asked about the reports in his press conference and described them as “untrue.”
“That’s a joke,” he said. “Since I’ve been working here, every summer, every window, I think 200 players attract interest from Manchester United. We did some research. That’s not true.”
“And besides, every summer we sell all the players in our squad, so you get all the headlines (in the media), which is untrue.”
“I think stay calm and also take some responsibility when you make a headline like that. Think about it, find a good source, if there’s any truth to it, and that’s complete crap.”
Bruno Fernandes became the first Man United player to speak about his future, stressing that he is happy at Old Trafford.
He hinted that he could think about his future at the club after Euro 2024.
Marcus Rashford is reportedly among the players up for sale and the failed striker will be missing again when United return to Premier League action at Crystal Palace on Monday.
However, the club are not actively trying to push Rashford out the door.
“I can’t say (when he’ll be back),” Ten Hag said. “So he was out after Coventry against Sheffield last week and his problem hasn’t been cured yet.”
Rashford joins the likes of Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw and Raphael Varane on the sidelines for a game that Scott McTominay and Bruno Fernandes are doubtful about.
“Scott hasn’t trained so far this week, but I expect him to be back in training on Saturday and then we’ll have to see until the game whether he’s available 100 percent or for part of the game,” said Ten Hag.
“We had a problem with Bruno after the game (against Burnley last weekend) so he is questionable for Monday. But he will fight to get into this game. We all know Bruno, never rule him out for a game, so he does his best to be available.
“Jonny Evans returned to team training today and then we’ll see. We have tomorrow off and then there are still two days until the game. Anthony Martial was part of the team training.”