Manchester United transfer news : Javi Garcia is focused on Benfica

Benfica midfielder Javi Garcia is focused on playing for the Portuguese side, and not on a potential move to Manchester United.

The 24-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League, with Arsenal also reported to be in contention, while AC Milan are also circling.

But United's reported interest has been more persistent, advances that won't affect the player according to his agent.

"The important thing is Benfica," Manuel Garcia Quillon said. "If clubs are interested, they should talk to Benfica's president and with us and then we will see.

"Right now, there is nothing serious, everything we know is through the press. It is crucial that Javi Garcia sees out his contract because Benfica are doing their part.

"He is focused on Benfica, the Portuguese Liga and the Champions League. He wants to do what is best for the club."

Contracted with Benfica until 2014, Garcia has a release clause of £25.4 million, a price that could put off United, who are in desperate need to improving their midfield options.

Injuries to Anderson and Tom Cleverley, as well as the loss of form of Daren Fletcher and Michael Carrick has left United exposed in the middle of midfielder, with Phil Jones having recently been utilised in the position.

Manchester United transfer news : Wesley Sneijder rumours rubbish by Inter Milan

Inter Milan manager Claudio Ranieri has rubbished rumours surrounding the future of Wesley Sneidjer. The Dutch playmaker has reportedly become disillusioned with life in Serie A, following a dreadful start to their league campaign, in which they lie13 points off the lead.

After being heavily linked with a move to Manchester United, rumours surrounding Sneijder had died down, but with the January transfer window approaching, talk has swelled again.

"I believe very little in the story of the player wanting to go away and being put on the transfer market," he said.

"These are maybe rumours, perhaps unchecked and untrue, and so I don't give them much consideration."

United had on a number of occasions reportedly agreed a deal with Sneijder during the summer, but were eventually scuppered in their attempts. United had to settle with Tom Cleverley in the middle of midfielder, but after an encouraging start, has seen injury blight his progress.