Manchester United midfielder Anderson has laughed off roly-poly jokes from his fans.

Anderson created a bit of a stir on social media site Instagram after denying weight problems and proclaiming himself to be 'sex', says the Mirror.

The Brazilian had posted a picture of cakes on display in a Patisserie, only for his followers to inundate him with replies concerned about his possible weight gain.

Anderson, who was struggled with weight and fitness issue since signing for the Old Trafford club for an undisclosed fee in 2007, was straight in with a reply though, responding with the immortal line:

"Im not fat .. Im sex hahahah."