Darren Fletcher has insisted he is staying focused on life at Manchester United amid reports linking him with a move to Everton.Speculation has suggested that David Moyes wants to bring the midfielder to Goodison Park.
The Scotland international does not know whether there is any truth in the transfer talk but is not even paying it much attention.
"You just learn to deal with that as your time progresses here," Fletcher told MUTV.
"The most important thing is you're focused on Manchester United. Unless someone tells you otherwise, that's what you do."
Fletcher made just 24 appearances for United last season and he accepts that competition for places will be as fierce as ever when the new campaign gets underway.
But the 24-year-old is confident that he can establish himself as more of a regular in the side.
"To play in more matches than last season, that's obviously the target each season," he said.
"You do your bit, you're patient and you've got to wait for your chance. I'll be ready to take my chance when it comes and I'll hopeful play a few more matches.
"I don't think much needs to change but fresh faces are always good.
"Competition for places is always going to be there at Manchester United. It's something you've got to rise to."
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Good stay there! we don't want ya, u aint good enough for r team, u aint no Lee carsley!
Model Professional Darren !!!
Ronaldo would learn a thing or two about dignity, respect and loyalty from him!
We salute u Darren,u deserve all the respect..He wud easily go to another team and play in all league and cup games but his luv for the club and desire to be a part of all gud things at united shud be given a thumbs up...wish u all the succeess Darren!!!
In full agreement with the setiments expressed in this article. All great teams need top quality players like Ronaldo, Rooney, Giggs, Ferdinand and Scholes, but no team can be successful without the fringe players. Supporters should remember this and show their appreciation, I am sure Alex Fergusion does.
It's easy to love the loyal servants to United, such as Giggs, Scholes, and Neville, but it is people like Fletcher, Wes Brown and Oshea that deserve our true respect. They may not play as many games as the rest of the squad (though Brown played as much as anyone this season), probably don't get payed as much as some people (Ronaldo has shown, £120,000 sometimes just isn't enough...), but they realise they have a part to play at United and are willing to play that part.
Fletcher has the ability to break into the first team a lot more this season, he has a dogged determination that reminds me of keano at times, it wouldn't surprise me if he plays a lot more this season.
O'shea is the only United player in our history to have played in every position on the park. I know it may seem like Rooney is everywhere, but O'shea truely has played in every position.
Brown has probably had his best season ever at Old Trafford, with all the injuries he has had during his career, it's nice to finally see what he can do in a red shirt over a full season. I'm glad he decided to sign his new contract, Wes has a lot to offer the club.
The more players to come through the ranks with the committment shown by these types of players, the better. Long live the reds!
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