Rooney wants to quit Manchester United, says Ferguson
Published:Tuesday | October 19, 2010 | 5:06 PM
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed Wayne Rooney wants to quit Manchester United.
The Old Trafford boss admitted he was shocked and disappointed to hear the news but said he had not fallen out with the 24-year-old England striker.
Ferguson says the door is still open for Rooney, who will miss Wednesday's Champions League game with Bursaspor after being carried off in training.
The forward suffered minor ankle damage at the end of the session and will sit out the European tie at Old Trafford.
Rooney's future has been the subject of intense speculation over the last few days following reports that he was not prepared to sign a new contract.
His current deal is due to finish at the end of the 2011to 2012 campaign.
If he does leave then Everton would be in line to scoop a small fortune. The Toffees have a sell-on clause in Rooney's contract, which states that they would get 25 per cent of any excess sum over the 27 million pounds United eventually paid for the striker.