Advertisement
Wayne Rooney attending the Manchester United players against staff golf day in Cheshire this week. Eamonn & James Clarke/Eamonn and James Clarke/EMPICS Entertainment
Exit strategy

Wayne Rooney 'not for sale', say Man United as exit rumours rife

Reports have emerged that Rooney had informed Fergie of his desire to leave the club in an informal conversation two weeks ago.

MANCHESTER UNITED REACTED to rumours about Wayne Rooney’s future at the club by insisting this morning that the England striker is “not for sale”.

After Alex Ferguson announced his shock retirement as United manager yesterday, reports emerged that Rooney had informed the Scot of his desire to leave the club in an informal conversation two weeks ago. However, United dismissed the idea, with a spokesman saying: “Wayne Rooney is not for sale.”

The story threatens to derail Rooney’s reunion with his former manager at Everton, David Moyes, who was today expected to be formally appointed as Ferguson’s successor at Old Trafford.

Rooney was handed his Everton debut by Moyes in 2002 and joined United two years later in a £27 million (€31.9m) transfer that made him the world’s most expensive teenage player.

The striker’s position at United has fallen under scrutiny in recent weeks after he was left on the bench for a vital Champions League knock-out game at home to Real Madrid. The 27-year-old previously issued a transfer request in 2010, only to change his mind and sign a new five-year contract with United.

© AFP, 2013

Teenage footballer charged in referee’s death

This graph tells you all need to know about Alex Ferguson’s legacy

Your Voice
Readers Comments
8
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.