Chairman Ken Bates has told clubs making bids for United players to stick them "where the sun doesn't shine."

The club issued a statement last week confirming that enquiries had been made about players from both at home and abroad, while media speculation claimed Robert Snodgrass was a £3.5m target for newly promoted Norwich City.

The chairman refused to elaborate on specific interest, but speaking of the bids received for players, he told Yorkshire Radio: "They have been told to put them where the sun don't shine.

"I'm not surprised we have had offers. We have six current internationals in the team. It indicates the quality of the squad we have.

"We're happy with our strikers, it's the defence and the midfield we need to strengthen. Bradley Johnson and Neil Kilkenny are moving on because we need better."

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