Jose Mourinho insists he does not want Juan Mata to leave Chelsea and expects the Spain international to remain at Stamford Bridge this month.
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Mourinho, the Chelsea manager, appeared to pave the way for Mata's departure after the player's frustrated reaction to being substituted during the New Year's Day win at Southampton.
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Mata, the club's player of the year for the last two seasons, has struggled to establish himself as a first- choice selection since the Portuguese returned to the club during the close season and has been linked with a move to Manchester United.
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And the manager's claim that the club's "door was open" if the player wanted to discuss a move away was taken as an indication that Mata's days at the club are numbered.
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But Mourinho declared himself happy with the way Mata has reacted to the latest disappointment.
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Speaking on Friday ahead of Chelsea's FA Cup third round trip to Derby County, the manager said: "He's not been in to see us and today he trained in a fantastic way.
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"He focused more on what I said after the game, when I said 'I don't want him to leave'. He focused on that rather than 'the door is always open'.
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"When he focuses on me not wanting him to leave, he moves on, he was happy with the victory and trained fantastically, no problems.".
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Mourinho refuted suggestions there had been interest in the Spaniard from United, saying: "There has been no interest from other clubs.
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"I keep saying I want him to stay. There is no other offer, no offer."
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Mourinho also denied negotiations are underway that will see Belgian international Kevin De Bruyne leave Chelsea to join Bundesliga club Wolfsburg.
Mourinho should forget it. He can't eat his cake and have it. He doesn't want to use the player then let him go.