Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo has said that he is “very happy playing for Manchester United” after some Spanish newspapers reported he was in talks with Real Madrid. The reports have infuriated United’s Sir Alex Ferguson.

Spanish paper El Mundo reported that Real Madrid and Manchester United had entered a gentleman’s agreement for the Portuguese star. Sir Alex said: “Do you think I’d enter into a contract with that mob? No chance.”

He became even more adamant, saying: “I would not sell them a virus. That is a no. There is no agreement whatsoever between the clubs.” Ronaldo and the rest of the team are currently in Japan. Ronaldo denies any knowledge of talks with Real.