Anderson keen to fight for his Man Utd place

The 25-year-old has been strongly linked with a January loan move to Fulham, but the midfielder insists he wants to stay and fight for his place at Old Trafford.

Anderson has not featured for United since the home defeat to West Brom in September.

Anderson told Manchester Evening News: “I have played only two games this season and I tried to do my very best for the team. But it is very hard when you only play a small part now and then.

“But I am not unhappy. I am enjoying it and I know I will be ready whenever the manager picks me.

“I haven’t spoken to David Moyes about my situation because I think I have a good situation at the moment. I love this club and I have been here for over six years.

“I am only 25 years old and I have about seven years football left in me. So I have time on my side and I am happy at Old Trafford.

“I had a lot of injuries last season. I have come back now to help United. I came back in pre-season and felt good and I have been fit now all season.

“I just have to wait for the moment and when it comes for me then I have to take that opportunity.”

“I cannot say anything about other clubs showing an interest. I am at Manchester United and am a Manchester United player. I have to do my job here and work hard every day to make it work because that’s what I want,” Anderson added.

“I am not thinking about moving on. All I am thinking about is helping my team, my team-mates and doing the best for myself. I am a Manchester United player, I love the fans, I love the club. I love the way everyone supports the club – it is amazing. It is the best club in the world.

“It is good with the new manager. I have no problems with David Moyes. He’s new and it is completely different. We have to help him to be successful.

“Every single player wants to play every game. I am the same as all the rest. I am only 25 years old but I cannot stay one more year and not play. I need to play. But you cannot demand to play, you have to be patient and when you get your chance you have to do well.

“The club have always been nice to me but if I have to go eventually then I have to go. But I will work to do my best for United.”