Top transfer sagas of this Summer

Wayne Rooney

The Manchester United forward who has spent nine seasons at Old Trafford is said to be looking for a new challenge to revive his flagging career. He looked out of shape last season and was benched by Sir Alex Ferguson in some key fixtures. Ferguson, in fact, said that the forward had submitted a transfer request; something that Wayne Rooney has vehemently denied since. The fact that David Moyes is now taking charge of the club can prove to be a double-edged sword. Moyes does not have a patrticularly affectionate relationship with Rooney as he had sued the player earlier for some comments he had made in his autobiography.

On the other hand, this might be an opportunity for Rooney to impress the new manager and become a part of his vision at the club. Robin Van Persie remains the primary striker at the club and if United move for yet another goal-scorer in the market, Rooney’s first team chances will be all but over.

The interested parties in this move were understood to be Arsenal and Paris St. Germain. The French club have, however, denied the reports but Arsenal might make a move for him now that their bid for Suarez has been rejected. Manchester United, on the other hand, continue to maintain their official stand that the striker is not for sale.