Ah...but what if they've come to some sort of agreement Ronaldo style where he stays for the rest of the season to maintain some stability and help united finish at best he can, then they won't stand in his way in the summer should a big bid come in?
Remembering the Ronaldo days, there were so many instances of him stating "i stay" or issuing statements of his commitment to the club only to be sold in the summer. Its not inconceivable that Fergie and Rooney had fallen out, but in mutual respect of each other decided to come together to an agreement, Rooney gives 100% till end of season, but united sell him in the summer no fuss...
Who knows?