ASHLEY YOUNG was denied a chance to leave Manchester United on loan today.
With the club already having lost Morgan Schneiderlin and Memphis Depay they were only willing to let Young go if a cash offer came in.
Jose Mourinho decided to keep hold of Ashley Young as he needs cover
United wanted around £8million for the 31-year-old winger who has next season left on his contract plus the option for a further year.
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Any new club would also have to match his wages of around £100,000 a week
Despite interest from Swansea, Everton and West Brom in the Premier League, however, there was not a bid acceptable to United and proposed loan moves to the end of the season were rejected.
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The player was left disappointed as he wants to just start playing again.
There had been interest from China but Young preferred a loan move within the Premier League.
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