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Fergie: Heinze going nowhere

19 Jan 2007 - 13:47:00

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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has scotched rumours that Gabriel Heinze could be on his way out of Old Trafford during the transfer window.

Heinze has lost his first-team place to Patrice Evra this season, but the Red Devils boss insists the Argentina international defender is still very much part of his plans.

Asked if the 28-year-old would be remaining at United, Ferguson responded: "Absolutely, of course.

"I can never determine between truth and fact in newspapers. One paper said his contract finishes in June. That's wrong, it ends in 2009.

"When I read that I immediately went diving for my file. I was sure that wasn't right."

Heinze had been linked with a £5million move to Tottenham after making just nine Premiership appearances this season.

Meanwhile, Ferguson has called for concentration ahead of Sunday's showdown with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

He added: "Every game is important for us now and we want to navigate this match with Arsenal successfully.

"The form of our team has been excellent and hopefully we can reach that level on Sunday."