Wayne Rooney: Sir Alex Ferguson plays down transfer talk
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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has played down speculation linking England striker Wayne Rooney with a move to Paris St-Germain.
Rooney, 27, was substituted in United's 2-2 draw against West Ham on Wednesday and is rumoured to be a transfer target for the French Ligue 1 leaders.
"I don't think there is anything in that at all," said Ferguson.
"As far as taking him off the other night, it was simple - he wasn't playing as well as Shinji [Kagawa]."
The Scot added: "In so many games Wayne Rooney is better than most players, but on the night Shinji was playing so well."
Rooney joined Manchester United for £20m in 2004 but has found himself playing in a deeper midfield role at times this season.
He was also left out of the starting team for United's vital Champions League last-16 second leg tie against Real Madrid, which the English side lost as they were eliminated from the competition.
Ferguson, who last month "gave his word" Rooney would be staying at Old Trafford, refused to be drawn on whether he was trying to negotiate a new contract with the forward, saying: "I couldn't tell you about that."
Meanwhile, the United boss has admitted he made a mistake in his second substitution at Upton Park, when he replaced Kagawa with Javier Hernandez with 11 minutes left.
"We were chasing a goal and I decided to put Chicharito on but Shinji then made the second goal," said Ferguson.
"I'd already given the fourth official the card and Chicha was standing on the touchline but then we scored the second goal. If I'd changed my decision then we would have won it."
Manchester United are 13 points clear at the top of the table and only need a further six points to win the Premier League title for the 13th time.
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That was embarrassing, wasn't it?
If Rooney doesn't like it - or play to expectations - he will be substituted and then moved on - like Bekham.
PSG obviously want Rooney - put out a rumor to test the market - same tactics as madrid. Move on BBC.
I think he's 3 or 4 years past his best. He had the potential to a great player, but hasn't fulfilled his promise.
When it comes to MUFC, Fergie doesnt "think" - he knows
2011/12 - Wayne Rooney - 34 games, 27 goals
2012/13 - Robin van Persie - 33 games, 21 goals
Wayne has proved he can be more prolific in the central striking role. I have a feeling Man U might miss him IF they sell him and IF van Persie picks up his inevitable serious injury. Both are quite possible scenarios.
You are a muppet. To clarify this is not because you support MUFC but just because you happen to be a muppet!
He still looks like he is carrying a bit of 'timber'
Overall he has not developed as much as was expected of him compared to many top level players
I am sure AF marked his card at the time with all the lack of ambition quote
Oh well.
I have no doubt where ever he goes, he will be very good.... but very good at UTD is a minimal expectation...
What a totally pointless and pathetic remark. Note to self: don't say anything at all, much better that way.
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Rooney wanted to leave utd in 2010
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A tabloid also claimed that "Margaret Thatcher's Head To Be Recycled" did you believe that as well?
Last year he scored 34 goals in 44 games, you don’t get that bad in 1 year.
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However, he claims at 27 he still wants to be a Utd player.
Typical Utd fans reaction.......Get rid of him and buy new players!
Obviously no duty of care or loyalty to a player who has given 9 years service then???
I'll be honest, his first touch is very poor.