Manchester United were said to be mulling over a move for Glenn Murray on transfer deadline day, but the Brighton striker claims to be unaware of any approach after penning a new contract with the Seagulls.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer found himself in desperate need of another frontman as the January window came to a close.
He eventually landed Odion Ighalo on an initial loan deal from Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua, but only after exploring a number of other options.
Murray was reported to have registered on the Old Trafford radar, as a proven Premier League goalscorer, but the 36-year-old remains at the Amex Stadium and has committed to fresh terms.
Quizzed on a frenetic end to a month which also saw him linked with Celtic, Newcastle, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa, Murray told talkSPORT: “It was a little bit up in the air.
“Obviously I want to play more football and the club appreciated that.
“But they offered me a deal and I’m just glad to extend my stay at the club, and just prolong my career in the game to be honest.”
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Pressed on the United rumours and whether he was aware of a formal offer, Murray added: “Not really to be honest.
“I’ve seen the story, but I haven’t heard much about it.
“I just let my agent deal with all that and I just try and concentrate on what I’ve got to do.”
Having agreed a contract with Brighton through to the end of the 2020-21 campaign, Murray was back among the goals on Saturday as the Seagulls played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with West Ham.
He is now just 14 efforts short of becoming the club’s all-time leading marksman, but an experienced campaigner says he can never compare to the legendary Tommy Cook even if he breaks his record.
Murray added: “He was a special fella.
“He used to play cricket for Sussex and he also fought in the World Wars, so I haven’t got a patch on him, really.”
Brighton currently find themselves locked in a Premier League basement battle, with stalemate at the London Stadium meaning that they remain just two points above the relegation zone.
