Luis Fabiano told he cannot join Manchester United by Sevilla chiefs

Luis Fabiano has become embroiled in a major row with club side Sevilla over his desire to move to Manchester United or AC Milan.

The Brazilian has just one year left to run on his contract and recently expressed a desire to move abroad, saying: 'I have made it clear I will not be signing a new contract with Sevilla.

'At 29 I now need to join a club where I can start challenging for the highest honours from the first season.

'The choice will come down to Manchester United and AC Milan, that is the sort of team I want to be signing for, one of the true giants of Europe.

'You think about being Wayne Rooney's strike partner and that is very attractive for any striker.'

However, Sevilla president Jose Maria Del Nido is having none of it.

'Considering the way the transfer market is at the moment, it's difficult for us to receive an offer for Luis Fabiano that isn't ridiculous (small),' said Del Nido.

'I believe that the most likely solution is that he stays on at Sevilla.

'He says he wants to play for a big club like Milan or Manchester United. I put these statements down to the heat that clouds the heads of Brazilians when they leave their cities.

'I would like for Luis Fabiano to renew with Sevilla as soon as possible, signing an extension for another three seasons.'