Ferguson admits Rooney Rooney wants to quit Man United

• Poignant

  18 Oct 10, 22:52

  Report: Wayne Rooney Refuses To Negotiate New Contract With Manchester United

  

  EPL,Wayne Rooney,Manchester United vs Bolton Wanderers(Getty Images)

  
  

  Wayne Rooney is thought to have told Manchester United that he does not wish to sign a new contract at Old Trafford.
  
  The forward has had a difficult relationship with manager Sir Alex Ferguson in recent times, as he openly rubbished the 68-year-old's comments concerning an ankle injury.
  
  It has also been reported that this may have led to the forward starting from the bench during the club's 2-2 draw with West Bromwich Albion.
  
  Now The Guardian claims that the differences between the manager and the striker have prompted the England international not to proceed with negotiations over a new contract, telling them he has no intention of signing a new deal.
  
  Only recently United came out pouring cold water on speculation that the forward could leave the club, but it is thought that the current situation could see the club having no choice but to sell the player.
  
  With less than two years left to run on Rooney's contract, there has been a fair amount of speculation that he could be sold for a fee believed to be in the region of £50 million.
  
  Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona have both been reported to be interested, whereas there has also been some speculation concerning a shock move to rivals Manchester City.

• Poignant

  18 Oct 10, 22:53

  Man City willing to make Man Utd ace Rooney first £300,000-a-week player

  

  
  

  
  

  Forget Yaya Toure's £220,000-a-week wages, Manchester City are ready to make Wayne Rooney football's first £300,000-a-week man.

  The Mirror says Manchester United striker Rooney’s poor World Cup showing for England in South Africa, after Fergie rushed him back too early from injury towards the end of last season, has not diminished his value in the transfer market.

  And City are understood to be prepared to pay whatever it takes to land Rooney, who could earn a staggering £300,000-a-week by defecting across Manchester to United’s local rivals.

  With Rooney determined to force through a move, the unthinkable could happen for United - being forced to sell their star striker to City or risk losing him for nothing when his contract expires at the end of next season.

  United could use that scenario to their advantage, but forcing as much money out of City as possible for Rooney, perhaps even eclipsing the world record fee of £80m Real Madrid paid for Cristiano Ronaldo.

• Poignant

  18 Oct 10, 22:54

  Wayne Rooney warned Real Madrid won't rescue the wantaway Manchester United striker
  

  Real Madrid have warned they won't rescue Wayne Rooney from his Manchester United misery.

  The Spanish giants have been mooted as the ideal destination for the England striker, who has intimated that he won't sign a new contract at Old Trafford after falling out with boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

  But Madrid's prime dealmaker - director general Jorge Valdano - insists his side don't need another striker and has ruled out any moves in January.

  

  On the move: Rooney leaves Manchester United's Carrington training ground on Monday

  

  Unwanted: United striker Rooney

  Asked specifically about Rooney, Valdano said: 'Madrid have two great strikers: (Gonzalo) Higuain and Cristiano (Ronaldo), who already showed last season that they are capable of scoring 60 goals between them.

  'As well as that there are (Angel) di Maria and (Mesut) Ozil, who are going to help these two goalscorers. The question is, who would we move aside if we signed another striker?

  'In January there will be neither ins nor outs. June is a long way away.'

  Jose Mourinho said very much the same thing last week, insisting his current squad would remain until the end of the season. However, it is also understood that the former Chelsea boss does feel short up front and is not convinced by France striker Karim Benzema. 

  A move this winter might not be an option, but Mourinho recently told Madrid-based newspaper AS that he would love to work with Rooney in the future and former Old Trafford darling Ronaldo would also love to work with the striker again.

  

  Rare joy: Rooney scores against West Ham earlier this season

  Madrid may have to re-think their strategy if others move in January, but Barcelona fans seem lukewarm to welcoming a player who's star has fallen so dramatically since being talked about in the same breath as Lionel Messi earlier this year.

  A poll of nearly 30,000 visitors to the website of Catalan newspaper El Mundo Deportivo finds only a small majority in favour of snapping up the 24-year-old.

  Benzema could be used to tempt United into a deal. Ferguson has long admired the Frenchman and was disappointed to miss out when Madrid signed him from Lyon before the start of last season.

  

  Back on the radar? Benzema (second left) has attracted United in the past

  The 22-year-old has his critics in Spain and is already being linked with a January move to Juventus after a meagre return of 10 goals in 40 appearances.

  The most sensational prospect for Rooney - and the one United will want to most avoid - is for Manchester City to make an offer their rivals can't refuse in January.

  

  No deal: Madrid chief Valdano

  For Madrid, Rooney is not even their only option. Mourinho has been linked with a number of more physically imposing strikers and recently talked up City's Emmanuel Adebayor and his old Chelsea man Didier Drogba.

  Athletic Bilbao's 6ft 5in striker Fernando Llorente is the most recent to appear on the radar, especially after scoring three for Spain this month when standing in for Fernando Torres.

  And Valdano admitted: 'I like him (Llorente), but from that to finding him a place in Madrid, that won't be easy. Every season there will be a new player, but it doesn't always have to be a centre-forward.

  'Llorente is improving a lot and he is ready for new experiences, but often the media are discussing things that are not happening in the club.

  'It's not a debate in Madrid (whether we need a new striker). Mourinho had to come out and stop these types of rumours. And as well as that, Benzema has not had the last word.'

• Poignant

  19 Oct 10, 08:25

  Yes, I'd join Manchester City! Wayne Rooney tells his Manchester United rivals he'll consider move to bitter rivals
  

  Wayne Rooney has told his Manchester United team-mates that he WILL consider a move from Old Trafford to neighbours Manchester City.

  The United striker is considering his options after telling the club that he will not be extending the 18 months of his current contract.

  It emerged last night that there is real interest from City, who will have to pay Rooney £230,000-a-week to broker a deal.

  That would make him the highest paid player in the Barclays Premier League. United are unlikely to offer more than £150,000.

  

  See ya: Wayne Rooney looks to be on his way out of Old Trafford

  United’s players believe this contract row is purely about money — not about the breakdown of his relationship with manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

  

  Staying put: Coleen Rooney won't leave England

  Rooney’s wife Coleen has already told her husband she will not move abroad, especially while her 12-year-old sister Rosie is seriously ill.

  That leaves Rooney with just two options in England as only City and Chelsea can afford both fee and wages.

  Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti yesterday suggested he would consider a move for Rooney, while City manager Roberto Mancini is monitoring the situation.

  News that Rooney would consider following Carlos Tevez to the blue side of Manchester will stun United fans.

  It is understood Rooney has become so fed up with life at United — in particular what he feels has been the club’s half-hearted approach to new signings — that he has told team-mates he would not baulk at a move to City and is keen to force the issue before the January transfer window.

  United are under pressure because under FIFA’s ‘Webster ruling’, Rooney could buy out the last year of his contract for as little as £5million in the summer.

  Last night, City sources would not rule out a move for the England forward while

  Ferguson and chief executive David Gill were coming to terms with the fact that their

  star player’s intention to leave had become public.

  Chelsea boss Ancelotti was asked about the issue yesterday and said: ‘Now, Chelsea is not interested because he is theirs and I think they will still be able to resolve this problem.

  ‘If Rooney is on the market not just Chelsea would be interested.’

  

  Get me a club: Rooney and agent Paul Stretford yesterday

  Real Madrid have also been linked with Rooney, but coach Jose Mourinho was careful not to antagonise Ferguson.

  Mourinho said: ‘I don’t think he will leave. I think the big man will persuade him to stay.’

  But Sportsmail understands there is little chance of that.

  
  
• likeyou

  19 Oct 10, 09:05

  Good bye Rooney, if you ahve no heart to play man u, better find another club that can fit you.

   

• dragg

  19 Oct 10, 09:24

  i hope he joins city. man u should sell him. 200k at 25? how much will they have to pay him in another 2 years? 300k?
• likeyou

  19 Oct 10, 09:34

  Originally posted by dragg:

  i hope he joins city. man u should sell him.

  200k at 25? how much will they have to pay him in another 2 years? 300k?

  
  One fine day, man city will go bankrupt too...

• zocockss

  19 Oct 10, 09:55

  just leave,u fucking bloody bald headed ingrate!!!!!!!! go for man city for all i care.

• likeyou

  19 Oct 10, 09:58

  If he is hot headed, no matter where he go, he will still crashes with his new teammate...

• mrwonderful

  19 Oct 10, 13:11

  city now is perfect with tevez lone striker role. rooney will not fit in, unless he become sub.

  city really dont need rooney. plus his form is so poor still pay so much for him.

• blowfish

  19 Oct 10, 15:41

  just like he left everton.

• Poignant

  19 Oct 10, 16:08

  Man Utd boss Ferguson fed-up with Rooney attitude

  Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson isn't upset with Wayne Rooney over his vice girl scandal, it has been claimed.

  The Daily Mail says when United rejected his contract demands, made through Paul Stretford, Rooney saw it as yet further evidence of a club in decline, a club no longer competing with the top sides in the transfer market and no longer prepared to pay what he considers the going rate.

  This, according to sources close to Ferguson, is not about Rooney sleeping with prostitutes. Ferguson knows these things can happen and he was not about to hold it against his striker.

  But when it is combined with tales of excess and photographs of Rooney smoking, Ferguson is quite within his rights to question whether the player is worth quite as much as he thinks he is; whether he should even be thinking about his next payday when he needs to focus first on sorting out his life and rediscovering his best form.

  Despite Rooney’s importance to United — since 2004 they have won 72 per cent of games when he has played and only 56 per cent when missing — the mood in the camp was surprisingly relaxed yesterday.

  "For the manager, this would not be like losing Ronaldo," said one insider, and there was even a sense among some that they would almost be glad to see the back of Rooney.

• Poignant

  19 Oct 10, 16:09

  Abramovich to drop Chelsea cuts to splash out for Man Utd ace Rooney

  

  
  

  Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich wants to buy Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney.

  Carlo Ancelotti is monitoring Roo's crumbling relationship with Alex Ferguson, which could see the striker quit Old Trafford.

  Ancelotti said: "We have to wait to see if Wayne Rooney really wants to leave Manchester United, if they really want to sell him.

  "And also if Rooney is on the market, not only Chelsea would be interested but a lot of other teams as well."

  Blues owner Abramovich recently ordered spending cuts. But a source close to the billionaire last night told The Sun: "If the money was right then Mr Abramovich would definitely be interested in Rooney."

  Rooney, 24, who has 18 months left on his current deal, is understood to want around £200,000 a week to re-sign for United.

• Poignant

  19 Oct 10, 16:11

  Want-away Rooney convinced Man Utd in decline

  Wayne Rooney wants to leave Manchester United because he believes the club is in decline.

  The Sun says Rooney was unhappy at the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid last year and also the lack of spending since.

  He does not want to commit himself to a five-year deal with a club that are financially struggling and no longer in the market for the world's best players.

  Rooney remains fiercely ambitious to continue landing the biggest titles, having won the Premier League and a European Cup with United.

  But he fears that is no longer a possibility at the cash-strapped club.

  United's £750million debt under the Glazer regime is seriously restricting Fergie's spending power.

  Rooney, 24, and his advisors cannot see that problem improving and talks on a new deal have now stalled.

  United would be unwilling to sell Rooney to bitter rivals Manchester City but the prospect of a £50m transfer to Real in January is seriously on the cards. The England striker, who has just over 18 months left on his contract, has fallen out with Fergie.

• likeyou

  19 Oct 10, 16:16

  Look at the way he play for england...total rubbish! Very ordinary player...cannot even score...hot temper somemore...dont run and wait for the ball. Good that man u kick him out.

• theyj

  19 Oct 10, 16:50

  Can you imagine if he join liverpool...

  Just kidding :D

• The man who was death

  19 Oct 10, 21:06

  time to unfurl a new banner at man city....

• I-like-flings(m)

  19 Oct 10, 21:11

  free transfer and walk over to man city 18mth later.. then get a 300K salary.... sure make SAF tulan till heart attack

• Poignant

  19 Oct 10, 22:34

  Shocked Sir Alex Ferguson admits Wayne Rooney wants to quit Manchester United
  

  • Striker won't sign new contract, admits dumbfounded boss

  • He WAS injured and will miss Champions League clash

  • But I've never had a row with Rooney, insists Fergie

  Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Wayne Rooney wants to leave Manchester United and won't enter into contract talks.
  

  The Old Trafford boss insisted he had never fallen out with the striker and is 'dumbfounded' by the his change of heart.

  And in an extraordinarily frank interview before Wednesday's Champions League game against Turkish champions Bursaspor, Ferguson questioned the striker's respect for the club.

  

  Stunned: Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson comes clean about his relationship with Wayne Rooney

  'I was in the office on August 14 when (United chief executive David Gill) told me he’d had a call from (Rooney's) agent saying that Wayne wasn’t going to sign his contract,' said the Scot.

  'So then David came across to see me. He said he couldn’t believe it and neither could I. I was dumbfounded, I couldn’t understand it at all because only months before he’d said he was at the biggest club in the world and he wanted to stay for life.
  

  

  Care free: Wayne Rooney trains with United ahead of the Bursapor match - but finished the session on a stretcher

  'We just don’t know what’s changed the boy’s mind. David was shocked, I was shocked.

  'I had a meeting with the boy and he reiterated what his agent had said. He wanted to go. I said to him, "Just remember one thing: respect this club. I don’t want any nonsense from you, respect your club".
  

  'And I don't know if he's done that. I've got doubts on that because you read all this about "he's fallen out with me" and all that nonsense.
  

  'What we’re seeing now in the media is disappointing because we’ve done everything we can for Wayne Rooney, since the minute he’s come to the club.
  

  'We’ve always been there as a harbour for him. Any time he’s been in trouble, the advice we’ve given him – I’ve even been prepared to give him financial advice, many times.
  

  'But you do that for your players, not just Wayne Rooney. That’s Manchester United. This is a club which bases all its history and its tradition on the loyalty and trust between managers and players and the club.
  

  'That goes back to the days of Sir Matt. That’s what it’s founded on. Wayne’s been a beneficiary of this help, just as Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and all the players have been. That’s what we’re there for.'

  Ferguson insisted he had never had an argument with his star striker and insisted that Rooney had suffered an ankle injury against Rangers in September - despite contradictory comments by the 24-year-old.

  The 68-year-old kept the door open for contract talks to resume but conceded: 'There’s no offer on the table for Wayne because they’re not prepared to listen to an offer. But there’s always an offer there for Manchester United to negotiate with a player. That’s still there.'

  

  

  Carefully scripted: Sir Alex Ferguson reads from notes to deliver his explosive Rooney revelations

  Clear signs that all was not well came in explosive comments from Rooney last week when he claimed he had not been injured all season - despite Ferguson earlier citing ankle problems as the reason for the player missing games this season.

  Rooney's comments, after playing for England against Macedonia, not only contradicted his club boss - but also his own statements shortly after hobbling out of the Champions League game against Rangers last month.

  'He was injured,' said Ferguson. 'We sent him for a scan and while he was able to train, he was still carrying traces of his injury.
  

  'He got an ankle injury in the Rangers game. He was seen clearly hobbling at half-time. He confirmed it himself in an interview with Sky.
  

  'Why he was saying he wasn’t injured, you can only guess yourself. It’s disappointing. When it came to the Sunderland game, I felt I would leave him out and give him a complete break so he could be fit for England.
  

  'I thought if he went and played for England, at Wembley, we would get his form back. That was my intention, that was my idea, to galvanise him. Take a break from the games, get the training done, get his fitness back. Get rid of the traces of the ankle injury away and play for England.
  

  'So why he’s come out and said that, I’ve no idea.'

  'We’ve never had any argument, not a bit. I think you have to understand the mechanics of these situations when people want to leave the club.'

  And it seems the injury has not gone away. Rooney looked relaxed in training today - laughing and joking with team-mates - but he ended the session on a stretcher and will not play against Bursaspor because of an ankle injury.
  

  Rooney will seek a monster pay day if he moves elsewhere, but Ferguson has rejected the idea that United can't compete financially with the likes of Real Madrid or Manchester City.

  'I had a meeting with him, and he intimated to me, in his own way, that he wanted to leave,' explained Rooney. 'I did say to him, as David Gill intimated, that there was an offer there if he was prepared to accept it. It was an offer that never got to any financial discussions.

  'I know that David was prepared to offer him a contract that would be difficult to better elsewhere.

  'That is what you do with top players. There is no big problem with that. We have been doing this kind of thing for quite a while now.
  

  'Contract issues, over the last 10 years, have accelerated to a degree where they are quite phenomenal.'

• dukedracula

  20 Oct 10, 01:33

  confirmed gone.....would be exciting if he bails to man city...the blue half of manchester would then be the most bitter rivals ever...

• JusStatic

  20 Oct 10, 09:51

  
  

  
  

  Originally posted by likeyou:

  Look at the way he play for england...total rubbish! Very ordinary player...cannot even score...hot temper somemore...dont run and wait for the ball. Good that man u kick him out.

  Sure anot.. Flashback to last season where he scored 34 goals for Man Utd... I am sure you are one of those say until he is even better than Pele, Zidane, Brazilian Ronaldo, Pele or even Maradona.

  Sounds like you are hurting but is using excuses to mask it..Haha

• likeyou

  20 Oct 10, 09:56

  Originally posted by JusStatic:

  Sure anot.. Flashback to last season where he scored 34 goals for Man Utd... I am sure you are one of those say until he is even better than Pele, Zidane, Brazilian Ronaldo, Pele or even Maradona.

  Sounds like you are hurting but is using excuses to mask it..Haha

  
  imo, he looks ordinary, yes..he's young and fast, he's hot headed and bad temper...if he goes, he's giving others a chance to shine at man u.  I am sure many players in man u are eager to say bye bye to him. Means more opportunities for them to shine.

   

  No lah bro, I am not hurting...being man u fan for many years liao, only recently, stop following man u and lately come in again.