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So the move is definitely off now then.
Here is Southampton forward Sadio Mane telling a young fan that he will not be leaving St Mary's to join Manchester United (watch video below ).
The 23-year-old Senegal international has been the subject of interest from United, with the Old Trafford club making an inquiry last week.
As revealed in The Independent yesterday, the Saints will reject all attempts made by United for the player, who signed for the club from Red Bull Salzburg for £11.8m in September 2014.
Mane scored 10 goals for the club in all competitions last season.
WATCH: MANE TELLS FAN HE WON'T BE LEAVING
Three of those goals were scored in 2minutes and 56 seconds - the quickest hat-trick scored in Premier League history in Southampton's 6-1 victory over Aston Villa back in May.
Show all 23 1 /23Manchester United's alternative 23-man squad of transfer targets Manchester United's alternative 23-man squad of transfer targets GOALKEEPERS: Hugo Lloris (Tottenham) Still a possibility depending on what happens with David De Gea. He is a top player and it's a move that would make a lot of sense.
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Manchester United's alternative 23-man squad of transfer targets Jasper Cillessen (Ajax) See Lloris - except he's not quite as good. But he is Dutch.
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Manchester United's alternative 23-man squad of transfer targets DEFENDERS: Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid) Played United like a kipper, earning himself a whopping new contract to stay in Madrid.
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Manchester United's alternative 23-man squad of transfer targets Nicolas Otamendi (Manchester City) This one will hurt. The former Valencia centre-back should prove to be excellent for City - United were said to be leading the charge.
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Manchester United's alternative 23-man squad of transfer targets Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) A rumour that went on and on and on before dying away - maybe he just wanted better terms all along. Probably the exact player United need.
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Manchester United's alternative 23-man squad of transfer targets Raphael Varane (Real Madrid) United were supposed to be battling Chelsea for the hottest defensive prospect in football. Why would Real Madrid sell?
Manchester United's alternative 23-man squad of transfer targets Nathaniel Clyne (Liverpool) One of numerous right-backs linked with the club before they moved for Matteo Darmian. The England man chose the Reds over United and Chelsea, impressed by Brendan Rodgers.
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Manchester United's alternative 23-man squad of transfer targets Seamus Coleman (Everton) Rafael Da Silva completely fell out of Van Gaal's plans last season - United were linked with numerous right-backs.
Manchester United's alternative 23-man squad of transfer targets Gregory van der Wiel (PSG) He's Dutch, he's a right-back - there didn't seem to be much else to it.
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Manchester United's alternative 23-man squad of transfer targets MIDFIELDERS: Lucas Biglia (Lazio) Arguably the oddest rumour of the entire widow. An unheralded layer on the verge of turning 30 who plays in a position in which United are arguably strongest.
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Manchester United's alternative 23-man squad of transfer targets Arturo Vidal (Bayern Munich) Manchester United were concerned about a lingering knee injury. Bayern Munich were clearly not.
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Manchester United's alternative 23-man squad of transfer targets Arda Turan (Atletico Madrid) The versatile Turk was said to be happy to move to the club but his £29m release clause was too high.
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Manchester United's alternative 23-man squad of transfer targets Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) Were leading the race for the Brazilian but only wanted to pay around £15m - Liverpool came in with a £30m bid to blow them out of the water.
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Manchester United's alternative 23-man squad of transfer targets FORWARDS: Pedro (Barcelona) Was in United's hands but dithering over a price allowed Chelsea to steal him.
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Manchester United's alternative 23-man squad of transfer targets Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid) A new rumour, seems unlikely for a multitude of reasons.
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Manchester United's alternative 23-man squad of transfer targets Harry Kane (Tottenham) A budding young English star, he'd be a fit at Old Trafford - but he's not worth £50m.
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Manchester United's alternative 23-man squad of transfer targets Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) Has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford but Arsenal's interest is pushing up the price.
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Manchester United's alternative 23-man squad of transfer targets Edinson Cavani (PSG) Seemed realistic for a time with Cavani unhappy in Paris - but the French club appear to have picked him over ageing star Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
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Manchester United's alternative 23-man squad of transfer targets Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) Dream on...
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Manchester United's alternative 23-man squad of transfer targets Gareth Bale (Real Madrid) Until he lives up to his world record price tag a move back to the Premier League will always be on the cards.
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Manchester United's alternative 23-man squad of transfer targets Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich) Van Gaal's 'star pupil', United have appearently lodged a £60m bid. Bayern unlikely to sell one of their biggest assets, who has been at the club since he was 11.
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Manchester United's alternative 23-man squad of transfer targets Sadio Mane (Southampton) A legitimate, if odd, bit of gossip. Southampton don't want to sell the 23-year-old but he may have had his head turned.
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Manchester United's alternative 23-man squad of transfer targets Zlatan Ibrahimovic (PSG) Has been put up for sale by the French champions and was linked with Man United, because why not?
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