Portuguese winger Nani is unlikely to leave United.
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Out-of-favor star may have to wait until summer to leave Old Trafford.
Portuguese winger Nani is unlikely to leave Manchester United in the January transfer window, Goal.com UK understands.
Despite being linked to a series of European clubs after falling out with Sir Alex Ferguson, the 23-year-old's representatives have now set their sights on securing a transfer after the World Cup.
Mooted moves to AC Milan, Fiorentina and Benfica - who reportedly turned down the chance to take him in a cash-plus-player exchange deal with Angel Di Maria - have failed, leaving Nani fighting for his place at Old Trafford.
A source close to Nani's agent Jorge Mendes told Goal.com UK: "There are always links and stories about Nani, but I am sure that he will not leave Manchester United in January.
"In the summer? Maybe, after the World Cup. But, at the moment this would be too difficult and he will not leave Manchester. Any talk of a move will have to wait.
"He has not been offered to other clubs through his agent as this would be illegal and not moral without Manchester United's permission. For now, I am convinced he stays."
Nani has made just one first team appearance since November when he publicly criticized Sir Alex for dropping him from big matches and 'trashing' players when they have a bad match.
He started in the 3-1 win at Wolfsburg on 8 December, before injury curtailed his involvement over the festive period.
Nani moved to Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon in 2007 for an undisclosed fee thought to be around £17 million.
Touted as the 'next Ronaldo' the pacy winger has struggled to fulfill his potential at the club.
His agent, Jorge Mendes, is rumored to have had interest from clubs in Italy, Spain and his native Portugal and with the World Cup approaching the winger is desperate for first team football.