AS Roma boss Rudi Garcia insists Kevin Strootman must stay.
The Dutch midfielder has been linked with Manchester United.
"I have never discussed his departure and neither has he," said Roma Coach Garcia.
"Strootman is a Roma player and he'll stay with us this season."
The Dutchman is still recovering from a serious knee ligament injury.
"Kevin is following a personalised rehabilitation programme and I don't want him travelling unnecessarily, so it's best he remains in Boston to work with the physiotherapists.
"He should resume running soon, so he's in good shape."
