Manchester United manager David Moyes has rejected reports he has fallen out with Chelsea target Wayne Rooney.
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A shoulder injury saw the 27-year-old striker train away from the first team last week and miss his club's Community Shield victory over Wigan.
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"I didn't fall out with Wayne," Moyes said. "He trained with the reserves by his own request.
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"I'm quite enjoying talking about Wayne because so many of you are getting it wrong. He will not be sold."
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Rooney is understood to be intent on leaving Old Trafford after nine years at the club following his 2004 switch from Everton, who were then managed by Moyes.
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The Premier League champions have insisted Rooney is not for sale, rejecting two offers from Chelsea, with the second bid worth £25m plus add-ons.
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Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince
insisted it was up to Rooney to force his departure if that is what he wanted.
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Questioned by reporters about the wisdom of holding onto a supposedly unhappy player, Moyes responded: "Why are you asking me again?
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"He's not for sale. There's no more answer to your question."
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Speculation has surrounded Rooney since the end of last season, when then-manager Sir Alex Ferguson said he had asked for a transfer.
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That request, which sources close to the player insist did not occur, followed a frustrating campaign in which the former Everton forward struggled for form and fitness.
I don't even expect him to have any rift with Wayne Rooney in the first place. It makes no sense if that happens....I feel he'll stay though