Romelu Lukaku has slammed the “lies” which led to him being linked with a mid-season move to Juventus.
Lukaku, 25, has endured a tough time this season which has included a barren spell of no goals in three months at one stage.
And with United likewise struggling on the pitch, the Belgian striker was linked with a move away from the club.
The Italian giants had been mooted as one of those potential suitors who may be interested in securing a move for Lukaku.
Discussing the Serie A club ahead of United’s Champions League group game in October, he is quoted as saying: “Juve have a great project in place and they just keep going. Every year they try to get stronger.
“Without doubt, Juve are one of the two-three best teams in Europe. They’ve got a great Coach on the bench and extraordinary players in every area of the team.”
Lukaku’s brother, Jordan, plays for Lazio as a wing-back and when asked if the two could play in Serie A together one day, the 25-year-old is quoted saying: “Why not? I hope it happens.”
However, he has taken to social media to shut down any reports linking him away from Old Trafford.
He posted to his Instagram story a black background with the caption: “When the hate don’t work they start telling lies.”
Former boss Jose Mourinho had reportedly fallen out with a number of players behind closed doors at Old Trafford – although Lukaku was not thought to be one of them.
Several players were rumoured to have wanted to leave during his doomed reign, including Paul Pogba, Alexis Sanchez and Anthony Martial.
While interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has come in and rejuvenated the squad – winning all seven of his games in charge so far – Lukaku has had to settle for a play on the bench.
England striker Marcus Rashford has been in brilliant form for United, scoring five goals in his last seven appearances.
United face a trip to the Emirates on Friday evening in their FA Cup fourth round encounter against Arsenal, which is live on talkSPORT at 19:55.