<!--Article Start--> <h2 style="text-align: justify"><strong><em>Valencia have confirmed that they have not received any offers from Manchester United for Nicholas Otamendi.</em></strong></h2> <p style="text-align: justify">It was suggested earlier in <a href="http://www.thehardtackle.com/2015/manchester-united-target-otamendi-pushing-for-36-4m-transfer/">reports</a> that Nicholas Otamendi was on the very of a 36 million pound transfer to Manchester United, but, the Spanish club have denied that they have received any offer for the Argentine international as reported by <a href="http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11667/9885950/manchester-united-have-not-made-any-offers-for-nicholas-otamendi-say-valencia">Sky Sports</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Dismissing the reports of the player agreeing personal terms with Manchester United, Valencia said that they will not sell Nicholas Otamendi, 27, for anything less than his release clause of a 50m while also describing reports of Manchester United's Robin van Persie moving to the Mestalla the other way as a nonsensea .</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Valencia have good reason to not go for an ageing Robin van Persie, having recently confirmed the signature of Spanish international striker Rodrigo for a 30m.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Valencia qualified for the Champions League after an impressive season that saw them snatch fourth place ahead of Europa League winners Seville on the final day of the season.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Otamendi, who has been nominated in the La Liga team of the year by LFP, was a key reason for the resurgence of the once regular Champions League side. He played in all of the 38 league games for Valencia, scoring six goals.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Manchester United are hoping to secure the player in order to secure a back line that look less than assured in 2014-15 season.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">The club had signed Otamendi's fellow coutryman Marcus Rojo, but injuries meant that the player could not enjoy a regular run in the side.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">This was one of the primary reason for Manager Louis van Gaal being unsure of his best partnership with the Dutchman eventually settling on Chris Smalling and Phil Jones.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">But, the position remains one where Manchester United could strengthen, hence the reports linking them to the Valencia star. The transfer fee does remain a major stumbling clock, though.</p> .