Rooney requests transfer, as United eye Everton duo

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney
has handed in a transfer request at the
club. The England international has
enjoyed a poor campaign for the
champions, despite scoring 16 goals this
season. Rooney’s future at United has
been in doubt, even prior to him handing
in his transfer request.
The likes of French club PSG, German
champions Bayern and Premier League
rivals Chelsea are all looking to sign the
striker. Retiring Manchester United boss
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that the
club have refused to accept the request
and hopes that he will re-think his
decision.
Meanwhile with Everton boss David
Moyes arriving at Old Trafford this
summer United could make a double
swoop on the Merseyside. Marouane
Fellaini and Leighton Baines are the
players believed to be top of David
Moyes shopping list.
Both players have been in outstanding
form this season. Baines had been the
target of interest from Manchester
United in previous summers, but Everton
have managed to hold onto their highly-
rated. However, this summer could be
different with Moyes now at Old
Trafford.
According to media reports, United could
launch a double bid of £40million for the
pair. With money tight at Goodison and
the incoming Everton boss needing funds
to strengthen the squad the bid may
prove too good to refuse.

source:football-transfers