Strootman not leaving Rome

Milan - While several Italian sides, notably Inter Milan, look to bolster their squads for the second half of the campaign, AS Roma have not been in a selling mood.

Dutch midfielder Kevin Strootman, who only recently returned from a long injury lay-off, had attracted the interest of Manchester United but has ruled out a possible move.

"I want to get back to playing regularly and return to my level. I've signed a five-year deal here and I've only played six or seven months," Strootman said.

"I want to help the squad, it's important to me.

"I don't want to talk about other clubs."