United have 'no interest' in Anelka - Gartside

Bolton chairman Phil Gartside has revealed Manchester United have no interest in signing Nicolas Anelka.

The France striker, who arrived at the Reebok Stadium in an £8million deal last summer, admitted over the weekend that he “could not say no” to a move to Old Trafford.

But the Trotters chief insists the forward is not for sale and admits there is no chance of the move taking place anyway – because United chief executive David Gill has told him they have no interest in signing the player.

Gartside told www.bwfc.co.uk: “David Gill has confirmed to me that Manchester United has no interest in Nicolas Anelka.

“Sammy Lee is looking to build a squad for next season and we absolutely have no interest in selling any of our better players. Nicolas, of course, is one such player.”