Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels has ruled out a January move to Manchester United.
The German was heavily linked with a switch to Old Trafford in the summer and reports suggested Louis van Gaal was readying a renewed bid when the window reopens.
However, Hummels has dismissed talk of a move away from Dortmund - claiming he could stay with the club for the rest of his career.
He told Bundesliga Magazin International: "It's nice to hear that big clubs like that are interested in you
"I take that as a compliment. But it doesn't influence me in any way, otherwise. We earn enough here in Dortmund.
"There will always be someone who can pay more than BVB. But Dortmund have made a lot of progress during my time here. In any case: I believe that it's enough for me.
"If one day I start thinking about playing abroad, money won't be the reason. But I don't even think about that at the moment. We still have so much further to go here."
With Hummels playing down a move, Louis van Gaal will be forced to look elsewhere if he is to add defensive reinforcements in the New Year.
The German's Dortmund partner Nevan Subotic is one name linked, alongside Aston Villa's Ron Vlaar - who impressed under the United boss at the World Cup.
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