Come on, lar. Nobody has confirmed anything. Even Soccernet is only as good as their sources. And their sources include shit like The Sun, The Daily Mail and The Daily Mirror.

It's all sensationalism man. Do you guys see any specific quotes from Rooney saying he wants to leave? Not a single quote in those articles.

As it is, nobody knows what's going on. So let's not proclaim things like we're psychic here. Let's just wait and see.

right now it seems not a problem of getting goals but keeping it tight at the back!

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Added on October 18, 2010, 2:44 pm

to SAF it is not just talent.
that guy need to pandai gosok SAF shoe also.

My source who is Wayne Rooney's good friend tells me Benzema + 50 million in January.

if rooney really wants to leave, there is no point stopping him...

My source who is Wayne Rooney's good friend tells me Benzema + 50 million in January.

Real Madrid director general Jorge Valdano has played down rumours linking the club with Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney.

The England international has seen his future at Old Trafford cast into doubt, with his relationship with manager Sir Alex Ferguson reported to have become strained.

Reports have suggested that Rooney is now seeking an imminent exit from United, having informed the club that he has no intention of penning a new contract and would like to move on.

Inevitably, the apparent availability of a global superstar has seen Real Madrid mentioned as possible suitors.

The Spanish giants have never been afraid to dig deep for top talent and have previous when it comes to snatching the cream of the crop away from Old Trafford.

They splashed out £25million on David Beckham in 2003 and a world record transfer fee to lure Cristiano Ronaldo away from the Red Devils last summer, and would have no problem funding a similar move for Rooney.

However, Valdano has sought to bring about an end to the incessant rumours by insisting that Real have no need to bolster their attacking ranks.

With Ronaldo, Gonzalo Higuain, Angel Di Maria, Mesut Ozil and Karim Benzema already on the books at Santiago Bernabeu, he believes a move for Rooney is unnecessary.

Firepower

Valdano was quoted as saying on Telemadrid: "Madrid have two great strikers; Higuain and Cristiano, who already showed last season that they are capable of scoring 60 goals between them.

"As well as that there are Di Maria and Ozil, who are going to help these two goalscorers. The question is, who would we move aside if we signed another striker?"

He added: "It's not a debate in Madrid. Mourinho had to come out and stop these types of rumours. And as well as that, Benzema has not had the last word."

While keen to distance Real from Rooney, Valdano has refused to rule out the prospect of making a move for Athletic Bilbao's in-form Fernando Llorente at some point in the future.

He said: "I like him, 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."

Whatever happens, Valdano is adamant that no business will be conducted during the January transfer window, with Real more than happy with the quality they currently have at their disposal.

"In January there will be neither ins nor outs. June is a long way away," he said.

The former Everton youngster was in breathtaking form for much of last season before sustaining an ankle problem against Bayern Munich at the end of March, from which point on he has looked a shadow of his former self.

In the 21 games prior to the injury in the first leg of United's UEFA Champions League quarter-final exit, Rooney had scored 22 goals from open play. In the 21 games since, he has found the net just once from open play.

Rooney would not be the first big name to leave Old Trafford after falling out with Ferguson, as David Beckham, Paul Ince, Roy Keane, Jaap Stam and Ruud van Nistelrooy will all testify.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/oc...-rooney-leaving
F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5 away

If Rooney is not wearing a United shirt. His loss. People often underestimate (including David Beckham)how much that red shirt can catapult them to stardom . It's the shirt, not the man. Rooney, thanks for the memories, good luck, youll need it.

So where will Rooney be playing his football after the January transfer window? Stan James have posted the following odds:
2-5 Manchester United
11-2 Manchester City (14-1 with SkyBet)
10-1 Real Madrid
12-1Barcelona
20-1 Chelsea
33-1 Inter

it is already happening on this board.