Wes Brown says talk that he could leave Manchester United over the summer is 'rubbish'.The defender has never truly established himself as a regular in the United line-up and is aware of his status in Sir Alex Ferguson's squad.
He has been linked with a move to another Premier League club, but insists he has never considered leaving Old Trafford.
"Talk about me leaving this summer was rubbish really," Brown told the club's official website.
"I love being a Manchester United player and I have never thought about going anywhere else.
"There is always competition for places here. We have brought in some more new faces and the team is looking young and good. It will be great to be involved this season."
The England international also feels quitting the champions would be a step down and he would 'dread' discussing a move away from his only club.
He added: "Throughout my career I've always been a squad player. The manager knows he can pick me and I can do a good job, so I'm very happy here.
"Leaving United is a conversation I would dread to have with the gaffer. I love playing for United.
"It's my home town, so I'm just glad to still be here after all the injuries I've had. Leaving would be a step down."