UNITED PLANNING ROONEY TALKS
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Manchester United chief executive David Gill will hold talks with Wayne Rooney over extending his stay at the club.
United announced on Friday night they had agreed a new "long-term" deal with defender Nemanja Vidic and striker Rooney is now on Gill's radar.
Rooney - like Vidic - still has two years to run on his existing contract but the Old Trafford hierarchy are eager to tie down the striker.
The England international is resting following his country's World Cup campaign and Gill says negotiations will begin when the 24-year-old forward returns from holiday.
Gill said: "The current intention is to meet with Wayne and his advisers when we're back from tour and he's back from holiday with a view to sorting out a new deal for him.
"It's clear from what he has said and what the club have said that both parties are very keen to sort things out and secure his long-term future at United.
"Given his desires and what he means to the club we're very confident that can be achieved."