David Moyes dismisses Robin van Persie exit rumours

Manchester United manager David Moyes has dismissed claims that Robin van Persie wants to leave the club.

Football pundit Mark Lawrenson revealed during a recent interview that journalists had told him Van Persie put in a transfer request last week.

When asked about the rumours following United's 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United, Moyes unequivocally stated that the Dutchman will not be leaving.

"That is absolute nonsense," he told reporters. "I don't know what harder or tougher word I could say but that's as good as I've got."

United are currently ninth in the Premier League table.