Wayne Rooney

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney participates in a team training session at the club's Carrington training complex, in Manchester, north-west England on October 19, 2010. Manchester United are set to play Bursaspor in a UEFA Champions League football match on Wednesday October 20. Ferguson confirmed Tuesday that star striker Wayne Rooney has said he wants to leave the club.'I had a meeting with him. He intimated to me in his own way that he wanted to leave,' Ferguson said, admitting he was 'shocked and disappointed' by the player's stance.

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney (R), and Michael Owen (L), participate in a team training session at the club's Carrington training complex, in Manchester, north-west England on October 19, 2010. Manchester United are set to play Bursaspor in a UEFA Champions League football match on Wednesday October 20.

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney participates in a team training session at the club's Carrington training complex, in Manchester, north-west England on October 19, 2010. Manchester United are set to play Bursaspor in a UEFA Champions League football match on Wednesday October 20.

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney participates in a team training session at the club's Carrington training complex, in Manchester, north-west England on October 19, 2010. Manchester United are set to play Bursaspor in a UEFA Champions League football match on Wednesday October 20.

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney (L), and Rio Ferdinand (R), participate in a team training session at the club's Carrington training complex, in Manchester, north-west England on October 19, 2010. Manchester United are set to play Bursaspor in a UEFA Champions League football match on Wednesday October 20.

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney (C) watches as defender Gary Neville (L) vies with South Korean midfielder Park Ji-Sung during a team training session at the Carrington complex in Manchester, north-west England, on December 6, 2010, on the eve of their UEFA Champions league group C football match against Valencia at Old Trafford.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: A stall sells scarves depicting Manchester United players including Wayne Rooney prior to the UEFA Champions League Group C match between Manchester United and Bursaspor Kulubu at Old Trafford on October 20, 2010 in Manchester, England. Wayne Rooney had earlier in the week expressed his desire to leave Manchester United.

Manchester United's manager, Alex, Ferguson (R), watches Wayne Rooney (L), and Rio Ferdinand during a team training session at the clubs Carrington training complex, in Manchester, north-west England on October 19, 2010. Manchester United are set to play Bursaspor in a UEFA Champions League football match on Wednesday October 20. Ferguson confirmed Tuesday that star striker Wayne Rooney has said he wants to leave the club.'I had a meeting with him. He intimated to me in his own way that he wanted to leave,' Ferguson said, admitting he was 'shocked and disappointed' by the player's stance.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Manchester United fans walk past a Wayne Rooney display at the megastore prior to the UEFA Champions League Group C match between Manchester United and Bursaspor Kulubu at Old Trafford on October 20, 2010 in Manchester, England. Wayne Rooney had earlier in the week expressed his desire to leave Manchester United.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: A stall sells scarves depicting Manchester United players including Wayne Rooney prior to the UEFA Champions League Group C match between Manchester United and Bursaspor Kulubu at Old Trafford on October 20, 2010 in Manchester, England. Wayne Rooney had earlier in the week expressed his desire to leave Manchester United.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Manchester United fans show their support for Wayne Rooney prior to the UEFA Champions League Group C match between Manchester United and Bursaspor Kulubu at Old Trafford on October 20, 2010 in Manchester, England. Wayne Rooney had expressed his desire to leave Manchester United earlier in the week.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: A Manchester United fan stands beside a Wayne Rooney display at the megastore prior to the UEFA Champions League Group C match between Manchester United and Bursaspor Kulubu at Old Trafford on October 20, 2010 in Manchester, England. Wayne Rooney had earlier in the week expressed his desire to leave Manchester United.

Memorabilia depecting Manchester United footballer Wayne Rooney and manager Sir Alex Ferguson are seen at a market stall outside of Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, north-west England, on October 20, 2010. Rooney issued a statement today accusing United of a lack of ambition and saying he wanted to leave the club because they could no longer compete in the transfer market for truly elite-level players. Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini denied making an approach to Wayne Rooney as speculation raged that the unsettled Manchester United star could be heading to Eastlands.

England footballer Wayne Rooney (L) trains with team-mates at the London Colney training ground, on October 8, 2010. England are set to play Montenegro in a Euro 2012 qualifying match on October 12 at Wembley.

Manchester United's English forward Wayne Rooney walks towards manager Sir Alex Ferguson after being substituted against Bolton Wanderers during their English Premier League football match at The Reebok Stadium in Bolton, north-west England, on September 26, 2010. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

England football manager Fabio Capello (Back Facing L) watches England players (Facing L-R) Rio Ferdinand, Wayne Rooney, Jack Wiltshere and Steven Gerrard during a team training session at Wembley stadium in London, on October 11, 2010. England are set to play Montenegro in a Euro 2012 qualifying match on October 12 at Wembley.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: Sir Alex Ferguson the manager of Manchester United reads a statement to the media regarding the future of Wayne Rooney during a press conference at Old Trafford on October 19, 2010 in Manchester, England.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: Sir Alex Ferguson the manager of Manchester United reads a statement to the media regarding the future of Wayne Rooney during a press conference at Old Trafford on October 19, 2010 in Manchester, England.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: Sir Alex Ferguson the manager of Manchester United reads a statement to the media regarding the future of Wayne Rooney during a press conference at Old Trafford on October 19, 2010 in Manchester, England.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: Sir Alex Ferguson the manager of Manchester United reads a statement to the media regarding the future of Wayne Rooney during a press conference at Old Trafford on October 19, 2010 in Manchester, England.

A man looks at memorabilia depecting Manchester United footballer Wayne Rooney are seen on a market stall outside Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, north-west England, on October 20 2010. Rooney confirmed his desire to leave the club following United manager Sir Alex Ferguson's press conference where he revealed that the striker had not intended to extend hi contract.

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Stoke fans wish Wayne Rooney a happy birthday during the Barclays Premier League match between Stoke City and Manchester United at Britannia Stadium on October 24, 2010 in Stoke on Trent, England.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Wayne Rooney, Gabriel Obertan, Nani and Darren Fletcher of Manchester United form a wall during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Wigan Athletic at Old Trafford on November 20, 2010 in Manchester, England.

Manchester United's English forward Wayne Rooney participates in a team training session at their Carrington complex in Manchester, north-west England on November 23, 2010. Manchester United are set to play Glasgow Rangers in a UEFA Champions League group C football match on Wednesday.

Manchester United's English forward Wayne Rooney (C) and defender Rio Ferdinand (R) participate in a team training session at their Carrington complex in Manchester, north-west England on November 23, 2010. Manchester United are set to play Glasgow Rangers in a UEFA Champions League group C football match on Wednesday.

MANCHESTER - NOVEMBER 23: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United in action during a training session ahead of the UEFA Champions League Group C match against Rangers FC at Carrington Training Ground on November 23, 2010 in Manchester, England.

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United celebrates after scoring the winning goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League Group C match between Glasgow Rangers and Manchester United at Ibrox on November 24, 2010 in Glasgow, Scotland.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United reacts after missing a penalty kick during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on December 13, 2010 in Manchester, England.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United takes and subsequently misses a penalty kick during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on December 13, 2010 in Manchester, England.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United tangles with Laurent Koscielny of Arsenal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on December 13, 2010 in Manchester, England.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Dimitar Berbatov of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team's second goal with team mates Wayne Rooney and Ryan Giggs (R) during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford on September 19, 2010 in Manchester, England.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Dimitar Berbatov of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team's second goal with team mate Wayne Rooney during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford on September 19, 2010 in Manchester, England.

BOLTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United is replaced by team mate Federico Macheda (R) during the Barclays Premier League match between Bolton Wanderers and Manchester United at the Reebok Stadium on September 26, 2010 in Bolton, England.

Manchester United's English forward Wayne Rooney controls the ball against Bolton Wanderers during their English Premier League football match at The Reebok Stadium in Bolton, north-west England, on September 26, 2010. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

England footballers Ashley Cole (L) Peter Crouch, (2nd L) Wayne Rooney (2nd R) and Rio Fedinand (R) take part in a team training session at Wembley stadium in London, on October 11, 2010. England are set to play Montenegro in a Euro 2012 qualifying match on October 12 at Wembley.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United runs at Chris Brunt of West Bromwich Albion during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and West Bromwich Albion at Old Trafford on October 16, 2010 in Manchester, England.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Paul Scholes and Wayne Rooney of Manchester United are brought on as subs during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Wigan Athletic at Old Trafford on November 20, 2010 in Manchester, England.

Manchester United's English forward Wayne Rooney (C), participates in a team training session at their Carrington complex in Manchester, north-west England on November 23, 2010. Manchester United are set to play Glasgow Rangers in a UEFA Champions League group C football match on Wednesday.

MANCHESTER - NOVEMBER 23: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United in action during a training session ahead of their UEFA Champions League group C match against Rangers FC at the Carrington Training Ground on November 23, 2010 in Manchester, England.

MANCHESTER - NOVEMBER 23: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United in action during a training session ahead of their UEFA Champions League group C match against Rangers FC at the Carrington Training Ground on November 23, 2010 in Manchester, England.

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United score the winning goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League Group C match between Glasgow Rangers and Manchester United at Ibrox on November 24, 2010 in Glasgow, Scotland.

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United challenges David Weir of Glasgow Rangers during the UEFA Champions League Group C match between Glasgow Rangers and Manchester United at Ibrox on November 24, 2010 in Glasgow, Scotland.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Brett Emerton of Blackburn Rovers competes with Wayne Rooney of Manchester United during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers at Old Trafford on November 27, 2010 in Manchester, England.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United tangles with Laurent Koscielny of Arsenal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on December 13, 2010 in Manchester, England.

Manchester United's English forward Wayne Rooney controls the ball against Bolton Wanderers during their English Premier League football match at The Reebok Stadium in Bolton, north-west England, on September 26, 2010. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

BOLTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United watches from the bench after being substituted during the Barclays Premier League match between Bolton Wanderers and Manchester United at the Reebok Stadium on September 26, 2010 in Bolton, England.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: Sir Alex Ferguson the manager of Manchester United reads a statement to the media regarding the future of Wayne Rooney during a press conference at Old Trafford on October 19, 2010 in Manchester, England.

Manchester United manager, Alex Ferguson, addresses the media during a press conference at Old Trafford, in Manchester, north-west England on October 19, 2010. Ferguson confirmed Tuesday that star striker Wayne Rooney has said he wants to leave the club.'I had a meeting with him. He intimated to me in his own way that he wanted to leave,' Ferguson said, admitting he was 'shocked and disappointed' by the player's stance.

A rainbow is pictures above Manchester United's Old Trafford football stadium in Manchester, north-west England on October 19, 2010. Manchester United superstar Wayne Rooney sent shockwaves rippling across English football on Tuesday after manager Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed the striker wanted to leave the club. After days of raging speculation about the 24-year-old's future, a clearly stunned Ferguson broke his silence on the saga by announcing that the club's most important player wanted out of Old Trafford.

A Stoke City supporter holds a placard referring to Manchester United's Wayne Rooney ahead of the Premiership football match at The Brittania Stadium in Stoke on October 24, 2010. Manchester United won the game 2-1. AFP PHOTO / Adrian Dennis FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.