Atletico Madrid have delivered a clear message to Manchester United over their interest in Marcos Llorente.

Marca says United have been linked with a move for the 26-year-old, who has scored nine goals and provided eight assists in 28 games in LaLiga Santander so far this season.

At the moment, though, according to sources at Atletico, no club has made a firm offer for Llorente.

Be that as it may, should an offer arrive from Manchester United or any club from Europe's elite, Atletico are unwilling to negotiate the sale of a player who has become an integral part of Diego Simeone's side.

Curiously, Los Colchoneros are not happy with the way in which this information about Llorente's possible departure has come to light, with something similar happening to Saul Niguez in the lead-up to the Getafe game, which saw Atletico go on to drop two points. They worry that it could destabilise their title push.

Atletico are nevertheless adamant that they will not enter into talks with anyone for Llorente - it is his 120 million euro release clause or nothing.