Helsingborg defender Andreas Granqvist concedes a move to Manchester United in January was unlikely.
United took a close look at the veteran as then manager Jose Mourinho sought to add experience to his back four on the cheap.
In a fans Q&A, Granqvist was asked about the prospects.
"Not close, it's HIF that matters for me," was his reply.
The 33 year-old was also asked about the best player he played with.
"It is Zlatan and Henrik Larsson, but I say Zlatan because I have played the most with him."