Schalke's Klaas-Jan Huntelaar denies rumors of Manchester United move

Schalke striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has rubbished reports that he could be set for a move to Manchester United.

Out of contract in the summer of 2013, the 28-year-old Dutchman has indicated that he is willing to talk to the Bundesliga outfit regarding extending his deal, an objective that general manager Horst Heldt indicated is on his agenda earlier this month.

However, if terms cannot be agreed, the Germans may feel it wise to cash in on the striker before his value starts to depreciate as the end of his commitment nears.

"I know nothing of alleged interest from Manchester United,” Huntelaar, who has scored 15 goals in 16 league appearances this season, said to Voetball International. “I will not even speculate, I am concentrating fully on Schalke."

“I'll let any offers come to me quietly and will then see what happens. This is the attitude I’ve always had.

“My contract runs until the summer of 2013. If they [Schalke] want to talk, I'll gladly listen.”

Schalke presently lies third in the German top flight and will be keen to hold onto its top scorer as it continues to battle for a place in next season’s Champions League.