Louis Saha is "appalled" by Fulham's refusal to sell him to Manchester United, according to quotes attributed to the striker in the French press.
Fulham owner Mohamed al Fayed yesterday claimed he was "fed up" with United boss Alex Ferguson's efforts to prise the 25-year-old away from the London club, while Cottagers manager Chris Coleman said he would not be "bullied" into selling the player.
But Saha is quoted in today's edition of sports daily L'Equipe as saying: "I am completely gutted, appalled.
"A transfer to Manchester was a good deal for everyone. [United] offered £8million which was excellent for Fulham. I am not Ronaldo!
"And this was a good opportunity for me to join one the greatest clubs in the world. It was the chance of my life. It is obvious that Manchester will not try to get me again in six months' time, because they will have found another striker by then.
"I really don't understand the president's opinion. I gave a lot to Fulham, they could have done me that favour."
Saha has scored 14 goals this season as Fulham have climbed to fifth place in the Barclaycard Premiership. Al Fayed insists that the squad must be kept together as the Cottagers aim to gain European football next term.