Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has allegedly snubbed Donny van de Beek's request to leave Manchester United on loan for Everton this deadline day - with his agent calling the decision "disappointing".
Netherlands international Van de Beek played only a handful of games for the Red Devils last season following his £35million switch from Ajax and was expected to leave the club after just one season.
But Solskjaer gave the Dutchman assurances as this season got underway, telling the press: "Donny knows that when he keeps on performing and training how he does for us, he'll be fit and ready when he plays."
Van de Beek U-turned on his decision to leave Man United, with his agent Guido Albers telling De Telegraaf: "Everyone within the club knows that Donny cannot have another season like last year. In preparation, clarity would be provided about his role.
"The fans had already embraced him before, but the most important thing is that the coach has now provided clarity in the English press. We are happy with that. I assume that Donny will play a lot in one of the positions in midfield in the coming period."
But three games into the new season and Van de Beek is yet to kick a ball for United, prompting Everton to make a last-gasp approach to sign the midfielder on loan this Tuesday.
According to numerous reports, Van de Beek is keen on the switch but Red Devils manager Solskjaer has blocked the loan move - a decision that has not gone down well with the midfielder or his agent.
Speaking to Voetbal International, Albers said of Everton's approach: "Manchester United are holding everything back," and: "It's disappointing that United are not cooperating."
He added: "Today I have been trying to find a club for Donny. Everyone knows the situation. We worked very hard for it, but the club is blocking everything. There was much interest from Italy, Germany and England."
Man United, meanwhile, claim they didn't make Van de Beek available for sale and that no formal offers came in for him.
