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I can only see him at PSG, but I think he'll stay next season. Like Neville, there's no way up after this, only down.
He'll start behind RvP against Wigan in the Charity Shield.
I agree.
Nev will have a chat on England duty. Hopefully he'll go on holiday and sort his head out. Refocus and come back ready and raring to go.
He'll start behind RvP against Wigan in the Charity Shield.
I agree.
Nev will have a chat on England duty. Hopefully he'll go on holiday and sort his head out. Refocus and come back ready and raring to go.
Ready to drop the same shit at the end of next season again.
You're like love-struck teenagers here.
You're like love-struck teenagers here.
You're like love-struck teenagers here.
To be fair some of the bile being spewed is like a 13 year olds response to catching his first girlfriend getting fingered by someone else.
Monaco FC.
Give Madrid 10-20 million and Rooney in exchange for Ronaldo.
You never fingered anyone when you were 13?
Late bloomer.
I wish people would stop suggesting Ronaldo as a feasible target, you might as well throw in a bid for Messi while you're at it.
Not really the same though is it. Ronaldo used to be one of ours and had great memories here at OT, Messi wasnt. There's also reason to believe he might be sick of the circus-like antics at Real Madrid, whereas we assume Messi is currently very happy at Barca.
The only obstacle is the transfer fee, but something tells me the move will become more feasible providing we get a substantial amount for what looks like Rooney's imminent departure.
We've had this discussion in the other thread but I really don't see how selling Rooney and getting in a quality CM would put us in a better position.
I heard that Rooney has a passion for Russian history and that his favourite novelist is Fyodor Dostoevsky. A move to Russia would make sense.
Spurs, swap deal for Bale
Wayne Rooney’s omission from Manchester United’s starting XI against Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday night has fuelled speculation that the England striker’s time at Old Trafford is nearing an end. Here we take a look at ten possible destinations for the 27-year-old should Sir Alex Ferguson decide to cash in on the striker this summer.
Paris St Germain
The mega-rich Parisians are the overwhelming favourites to offer Rooney a way out of Manchester. PSG’s owners, the Qatar Sports Investments, are not scared of splashing the cash and reports have suggested that they are keen to add Rooney as their marquee summer signing. But would Rooney see the switch to France’s Ligue One as a step down? And are he and Coleen really the sort to embrace life in the French capital?
Manchester City
United’s fierce rivals were reported to be the team who turned Rooney’s head back in 2010. The striker initially refused to commit his future to Old Trafford, citing concerns at the club’s ambitions, before a late U-turn saw him sign a new long-term contract. City still have the cash to finance a deal and are on the look-out for firepower this summer, but it is thought the Sky Blues now have other targets in mind.
Chelsea
Money is no issue for the west Londoners with Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich continuing to bank-roll operations at the Bridge. The Blues are in need of a forward as £50million flop Fernando Torres’ time in London is surely nearing its end. Much will depend on who the Blues appoint as their new manager.
Arsenal
The Gunners are another club in desperate need of the goals that Rooney could provide. The England international would be the ideal man to spearhead Arsenal’s frontline as they look to end their eight season trophy drought. The cash is there to potentially push through the transfer but would Arsene Wenger, presuming he is still in place next season, be willing to change the habit of a lifetime and actually spend it?
Barcelona
Lionel Messi has been quoted this week expressing his desire to one day play alongside Rooney and a move to the Nou Camp could certainly be the shot in the arm the forward needs to revive his career. Whether Barca really need him or want him, however, is a completely different matter. They’re not exactly short of attacking options.
Everton
Rooney’s acrimonious departure from Goodison in 2004 caused a lot of anger in Merseyside. The prodigiously talented teenager was the Toffees new hope, but left just months after showing off a T-shirt declaring ‘Once a Blue, Always a Blue.’ A subsequent legal battle with Everton boss David Moyes over comments in the youngster’s autobiography did little to ease the tension. However, Rooney has never hidden the fact he remains a proud Evertonian. The main stumbling block, of course, is money. Rooney would have to take a hefty pay-cut to rejoin his boyhood heroes – something his agent is highly unlikely to encourage.
Inter Milan
The Italians still have the money made in Wesley Sneijder’s £8.5million move to Turkish side Galatasaray burning a hole in their pocket and are keen to freshen up their attack this summer. Volatile Antonio Cassano could be on his way out of the San Siro following a bust-up with coach Andrea Stramaccioni and Rooney would be the perfect replacement.
Bayern Munich
‘He is one of the greatest players in the world as there are very few players with his qualities,’ Munich manager in waiting Pep Guardiola once said of Rooney. The former Barca boss is sure to put his own stamp on the Germans and has been drawing up a potential shopping list. Liverpool striker Luis Suarez remains his number one target but a move for Rooney could also be on the cards.
Tottenham
If, as seems likely, Spurs qualify for the Champions League what better way to make their intentions for next season perfectly clear than a move for England’s number one striker? The one area that Tottenham have been lacking is up front and Rooney would be the ideal candidate to fill the void. If the lure of Madrid proves too strong for Gareth Bale, Tottenham will certainly not be short of the cash.
Real Madrid
Many believed that if Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo were ever to be reunited it would be at Old Trafford, but could the pair link-up again at the Bernabeu instead? Madrid appear more interested in a move for Tottenham’s Garteh Bale, but Rooney still has many admirers in Spain.
Is this some alternate universe were rooney agrees to go to a title challenging spurs
Is this some alternate universe were rooney agrees to go to a title challenging spurs
He'll stay once Moyes convinces him he's absolutely crucial to his plans.