Midfielder: “United want me”

Anderson says he'll be staying at Old Trafford

"But the return to Portuguese football is far from happening. United will not let me go and I will not put myself in that scenario."

Manchester United midfielder Anderson has rubbished claims that he’s surplus to requirements at Old Trafford, stressing to reporters in Portugal that the Premier League giants want him. The midfielder has struggled to find his best form due to injuries and a lack of consistent playing time, but has enjoyed a run in the first team of late.

“In Portugal, I have only ever played for Porto and if one day I came back, I would play for them,” the Brazilian told Portuguese newspaper A Bola following United’s Champions League clash in Portugal this week.

“But the return to Portuguese football is far from happening. United will not let me go and I will not put myself in that scenario.”

Anderson faces stiff competition in the heart of United’s midfield, with Tom Cleverley having emerged as one of the most exciting young English talents. Michael Carrick has been in spectacular form all season, while Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes have provided much needed experience in the center of the park. Tenacious midfielder Darren Fletcher is also finally back from injury, giving Anderson even more competition.

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