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Wayne Rooney: Man Utd striker to hold talks with David Moyes

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Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will this week hold face-to-face talks with new manager David Moyes over his future at Old Trafford.

The England international's future has been the subject of debate ever since Moyes' predecessor Sir Alex Ferguson claimed that Rooney made a verbal transfer request last season.

Rooney played under Moyes at Everton before a £27m switch to United in 2004.

And the pair, along with Rooney's agent Paul Stretford, will meet imminently.

The 27-year-old forward, who also asked to leave United in October 2010, was linked with a move to Paris St-Germain in April while more recently there has reportedly been interest from Arsenal and Chelsea.external-link

Rooney did not feature in Ferguson's final home match before retirement against Swansea, although the former Everton man did join his team-mates in the Premier League title celebrations afterwards when United were presented with the trophy, receiving a mixed reception from supporters.

A resolution to the issue is high on the list of priorities for Moyes, who began his first official day in charge of United on Monday by appointing three members of his backroom staff from Everton including Steve Round as assistant manager.

Moyes and Rooney have had their differences in the past.

In 2008, Moyes accepted substantial libel damages over claims made in Rooney's book about their relationship at Everton.

Since then, however, the pair have been reconciled.

In September 2012, Rooney wrote on Twitter: "Everton are playing brilliantly. David Moyes has done some job over the last 10 years."

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  • Comment posted by U15735521, at 16:31 1 Jul 2013

    Oh just sod off now Wayne you brat

  • Comment posted by 1LikeTurtles, at 16:15 1 Jul 2013

    It's best for all parties if Rooney leaves- he gets a fresh start somewhere else, we can use the cash to bring in some a midfielder, Kagawa can once again be played in the centre where he favours.

    Us United fans would wish him all the best, just as long as he doesn't stay in the Premier League.

  • Comment posted by Guernsey Red, at 16:09 1 Jul 2013

    Shock horror, Moyes might be meeting one of his players during his first week on the job!

    Slow news day for the footall correspondents...

  • Comment posted by torn, at 18:37 1 Jul 2013

    I want to leave I want to leave, I'll stay..... ...

    I want to leave I want to leave, I'll stay..... ...

    The second biggest attention seeker to Jordan? (katie Price NOT Eddie)

  • Comment posted by whatyousay, at 19:17 1 Jul 2013

    get rid of rooney and sign heskey

  • Comment posted by maccaynwa, at 16:09 1 Jul 2013

    Rooney states he wants to leave

    Utd fans are angry and state it's about time he left and is a bit overrated

    Utd make him the highest paid player in PL

    Rooney states he never was going to leave and loves the club (BBC change picture to Rooney kissing Utd badge)

    Utd fans state he is the only world class English Player

    Deja Vu anyone?

  • Comment posted by Glad All Over - CPFC, at 16:39 1 Jul 2013

    PLAYER WHO POSSIBLY WANTS TO LEAVE CLUB CAUGHT UP IN TALKING TO HIS MANAGER SHOCKAROONEY.

    Was this article seriously worth someone's time and our licence fee money to write? On top of that, it's been done to death already.

  • Comment posted by U14882083, at 17:25 1 Jul 2013

    100. donone2020
    I hope they do not put the money towards a Ronaldo return, that would be a costly disaster. Swapping Rooney for Wilshire + cash makes sense
    ---------
    Sp buying the worlds 2nd best player would be a disaster but swapping Rooney for a perpetually injured Arsenal player would make good business sense.
    That's probably why your job doesn't involve football management

  • Comment posted by U3057757, at 16:30 1 Jul 2013

    Ah, more clear the air talks for Rooney.

    Of course, "clear the air" really means he wants more money.

    I am always amazed how quickly the "love" drains out of the relationship between a player and manager.

    The lad should look at Giggs and Scholes, count the trophies not the pounds shilling and pence.

    How much more money can anyone player want ?

  • Comment posted by koppite_king, at 21:41 1 Jul 2013

    Can't help but think Rooney is the example of how money has ruined things. Remember when he first came onto the scene he was such a breath of fresh air. Even if he did play for Everton and United. He played liked the fans dreamed they would had they made it. What happened?

    Davidindevon: Why don't you say something which adds to the debate?

  • Comment posted by Mancunia, at 20:44 1 Jul 2013

    We need to get rid of this clown as soon as. Ask once, be full of penance and whilst we wont forget we can let it slide. Ask twice and our only issue should be how much can we get for him before the world wakes up and realises his best is all behind him.

  • Comment posted by U15557609, at 21:46 1 Jul 2013

    With only 16 goals last season Rooney is the third striker at Utd, behind RVP (30) and Hernandez (18).

    In the EPL Rooney was only joint 13th leading goal scorer.
    Thats behind RVP, Suarez, Bale, Benteke, Michu, Ba, Lukaku, Berbatov, Walcott.
    He's level with midfielder Matta and behind Lampard.
    13 goals a season is not world class, and ManUtd can easily get another 16 goal a season striker.

  • Comment posted by sscsjone, at 19:02 1 Jul 2013

    Manchester United should have got rid of Rooney a couple of seasons back when he first started to complain. At the time it was a sign of weakness from Ferguson, who lived by the mantra of "no player is bigger than the club", as Rooney effectively held the club to ransom over pay due to wanting an increase in wages of up to a reported £250,000 a week. It is sheer greed if Shrek wants more cash.

  • Comment posted by Hendos Hair Do, at 22:52 1 Jul 2013

    Call me cynical, but does anyone else suspect he'll be 'just another Scouse (insert expletive here)' when he eventually does head for the door, after a decades worth of 'Rooney! Rooney! Rooney!'?

  • Comment posted by Dave, at 21:31 1 Jul 2013

    It seems ironic that his first transfer request was under the guise that he wanted MU to be more ambitious and buy better players.

    And as a result he's no longer the main man.


    280 - Wedont - with all that hatred you are clearly a bitter.

    .

  • Comment posted by Hendos Hair Do, at 21:06 1 Jul 2013

    Can just see them in Moyes' office now.

    "All right Dave. Did you you read my book?"

    @258
    His hair do is to the Premier League what Anne Hathaway's teeth are to Hollywood.

  • Comment posted by IrishToffee, at 18:56 1 Jul 2013

    Once a blue .... Get rid and get as much as possible so Everton get a few mill with the sell on clause :)

  • Comment posted by Jay, at 18:03 1 Jul 2013

    Rooney's book alleged that Moyes was overbearing and controlling ­during his emergence at Everton. Apparently the only true part of that is that Rooney wrote a book.

  • Comment posted by GunnerStorm, at 17:59 1 Jul 2013

    Wayne Rooney will boost his chances of winning the World Cup if he plays for Arsenal. Arsene is building an English team that includes Gibbs, Walcott, Ox-Chamberlain, and Wilshere. English fans should be encouraging Rooney to join us, at United he is being held back and its embarassing that he has to put up with Cleverly, Jones, Carrick, and Welbeck who have brought nothing but shame to England.

  • Comment posted by U12376444, at 11:29 2 Jul 2013

    Rooney was always doomed at Man utd ever since he held the club to ransom over his last contract.
    Now they have RVP, rooney isn't as important to the side and can no longer justify his huge wage demand.

    this is the 2nd time Rooney has asked to leave, i think it'll also be his last.

    one thing Utd have done well is get rid of players at the right time like Beckham, Keane, Stam, Van Nistlerooy, etc

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