Bad news for Man United fans – Martin Skrtel rules out a move to Old Trafford

In the same week as Dani Alves committed his future to Barcelona, Manchester United's transfer plans were dealt another blow...

Liverpool's Martin Skrtel has kiboshed any chance of joining the Old Trafford club. He made the shock announcement whilst on international duty for Slovakia. It throws Louis van Gaal's summer plans into turmoil. The Dutchman is after a world-class defender with experience and guile, and Skrtel clearly falls into that category. JOE are offering counselling services to United fans at this difficult time.