Manchester United reacted to rumours about Wayne Rooney's future at the
club by insisting on Thursday that the England striker is "not for
sale".
After Alex Ferguson announced his shock retirement as United manager on
Wednesday, 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 on Thursday 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 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
knockout game at home to Real Madrid.
The 27-year-old previously issued a transfer request in 2010, only to change
source: super sports
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