Manchester United deny Ayala bid

Manchester United have strongly denied claims by Valencia that they have made a Stg£10.5million bid for Roberto Ayala.

Manchester United have strongly denied claims by Valencia that they have made a Stg£10.5million bid for Roberto Ayala.

The Spanish club claim they rejected the offer and that the centre-half is not for sale.

Valencia press officer Jesus Paniagua told PA International: "We have received an offer of 2,800million pesetas (Stg£10.5million) from Manchester United for the player."

However, United have dismissed the Spanish club's claims and insist they have not tabled a bid for Ayala.

READ MORE

Director of communications Paddy Harverson said: "We have not made a bid for Roberto Ayala."

PA