Heinze vows to battle on

Gabriel Heinze is determined to continue his battle for the right to leave Manchester United for the club of his choice after the Premier League’s decision not to allow him to quit Old Trafford for Liverpool.

A three-man panel decided United were able to block Heinze’s move to Anfield, ruling the club were not obliged to sell him.

However, the 29-year-old – who still has two years left on his contract at Old Trafford – is set to appeal against the verdict and insists he wants to be free to choose his employer.

He told the Daily Mail: “My fight is for the freedom to negotiate with any club.

“United never wanted me to leave for one of the big clubs but this anti-Liverpool clause is incredible.”

Reports have linked Heinze with a move overseas to the likes of Real Madrid or Lyon but he claims he is in limbo.

“I still don’t have a clear future.

“I have not spoken with Lyon because I believed my option was Liverpool.

“I would like a solution. Not playing would be negative for me and also the club.”