Reports: Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney likely done with team
Reports say that Wayne Rooney is likely done with Manchester United. (Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, one of the best known players in the English Premier League, is likely done with the team, according to reports from British media outlets.
The Guardian's Jamie Jackson reports that Rooney is "angry and confused" about comments made by new manager David Moyes.
Moyes, who replaced long-time manager Sir Alex Ferguson this offseason, implied that Robin van Persie, not Rooney, is the team's top option. "Overall, my thought on Wayne is, if for any reason we had an injury to Robin van Persie, we'll need him," Moyes said.
According to Jackson's report, the team says Rooney is not for sale. Reports on Wednesday said the team turned down an offer for Rooney from Premier League rival Chelsea, which confirmed its interest in a statement.
But Chelsea still remains one of the favorites for Rooney, if he is moved. It's unclear whether Manchester United would sell Rooney to its rival, which risks Rooney coming back to hurt them with a strong season.
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