Sir Alex Ferguson is adamant David Beckham and Ryan Giggs will still be playing for Manchester United next season.
The United boss has slammed the latest round of speculation claiming two of his star assets could be heading for the continent in the summer and has accused Real Madrid of "playing games" by starting rumours they were chasing Beckham.
For weeks the England captain has been linked to a multi-million pound switch to Madrid with Inter Milan said to be chasing Giggs.
However, Ferguson insists there is no truth in either claim and feels the Beckham rumours only began when United were drawn to face Real Madrid.
"I think I addressed that very well when I said it only came out when the draw was made for the quarter-finals, and we are still playing them," he said.
"Probably after the game on Wednesday it will vanish. You know what they are up to and I think it will all die after this game.
"There has certainly been no approach from Real Madrid and I can assure everyone of that. We have played the game, I am not saying that is the only reason this has come about, but it is coincidental to say the least.
"When did it arise? When we got the draw for the quarter finals."
Sir Alex is also disregarding speculation about Giggs, adding: "There was speculation last summer too and it was the same club, Inter Milan.
"This is the club which says it has no money. Do they think they are going to get a player for nothing for a start?"