Manchester United target Mats Hummels has denied reports of a pre-contract with Barcelona.
The Borussia Dortmund defender has been linked with United and Barca this season.
He said: "According to various media outlets I've negotiated with several clubs and already signed a pre-contract with Barcelona, but there isn't a grain of truth in any of it.
"I've never really planned to leave here for anywhere else."
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