Manchester United insist record £28.1 million sterling signing Juan Veron does not have an opt-out clause in his contract.
It has been reported that Veron has a clause that would enable him to quit Old Trafford in the summer with Barcelona being touted as a possible destination.
However, United say Veron does not have any such option. United's director of communications Paddy Harverson said: "There is no get-out clause".
Veron has been part of the United side that has produced a series of poor results this term, and he was ineffective during Sunday's 3-1 defeat at Arsenal.
Although most Old Trafford fans admit the Argentine has shown signs of his undoubted ability since his summer move from Lazio, many wonder whether his arrival has caused United to alter their playing style, resulting in a loss of form.
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