Declan Rice has reportedly told friends he has no intention of joining Manchester United with the West Ham star keen to stay in London.
United have been linked with a move for Rice since his breakthrough but Chelsea are the favourites to tempt him away from the Hammers, with midfielder having been released by the Blues at the age of 14.
According to The Mirror, the England international has told friends he would prefer a transfer back to Stamford Bridge rather than joining Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.
A source close to the player said: 'Dec has been flattered by interest in him but he doesn't see himself moving to Manchester.