5. Wayne Rooney’ transfer request – Wayne Rooney’s perturbations at Manchester United have been no secret to anyone around the world. The forward wanted to play in his preferred striking role alongside Dutchman Robin van Persie, but he was forced to play behind him as an attacking midfielder. Although it remains his best position according to experts and fans, the mercurial forward claims that he still has many goals to offer and would like to play a more important role upfront. The claim made sense though. Wayne Rooney is Manchester United’s second highest goal-scorer of all-time, 50 goals behind the legendary Sir Bobby Charlton. There are good chances of him taking over the former World Cup winning captain within few years, if played in the right position. The story goes that the 28-year-old asked for a transfer from Sir Alex Ferguson before latter’s last game at Old Trafford as a manager. Sir Alex did not grant him his wish and new manager David Moyes was given the responsibility. People lambasted him for changing his Twitter bio from ‘Manchester United player’ to ‘Nike UK athlete’, but the man himself came out to clear the case. Despite two desperate bids from Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, David Moyes managed to convince Rooney to stay. He is playing his best football these days.