Manchester United have turned down the chance to sign AC Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu.

United had been heavily linked with the Milan star last week but will not enter negotiations for him.

The Athletic reports Calhanoglu's agent placed a call to United's chief negotiator Matt Judge to discuss a possible move but they have decided not to pursue the matter.

The Turkey international plays as a No 10 for Milan and United already have an abundance of players in that position, including Bruno Fernandes and Donny van de Beek.

It is understood that United are happy with their creative options in midfield despite their dismal form in the Premier League, which continued on Sunday as they lost 1-0 to Arsenal at Old Trafford.