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Wayne Rooney has declared his intent to leave Manchester United, unwilling to sign a new contract at the end of the season. The striker had a falling out with Sir Alex Ferguson, and could leave as early as January’s transfer window.
Still at the top of his game, his likely targets are money buckets Manchester City and Real Madrid. Manchester United lost Cristiano Ronaldo to Real last season in an 80 million pound transfer.
However, with David Beckham representing a connection to both Manchester United and the English National Team, expect some speculation to emerge as to whether the Los Angeles Galaxy could take on the English striker. It would take a Beckham-esque contract, but with David’s contract up after next year, the Galaxy might be looking to make a move at another high profile replacement. When striker Alan Gordon was moved earlier this year, speculation was that the Galaxy were making room to take on another designated player, such as Ronaldinho of AC Milan.
It would not be surprising to see the Galaxy at least put in a bid this January.
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Rooney is worth between 50 and 85 million euros on the transfer market in Europe. He’s not coming here and he’s too expensive.
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by Scott Kessler on Oct 17, 2010 2:55 PM PDT reply actions
It's highly unlikely
but with the Beckham connection, Rooney could be promised hundreds of millions in sponsorship money, much the way Beckham was when he signed with the Galaxy
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by Josie Becker on Oct 17, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Manchester United would still need to be paid between 50 and 85 million euros to let go of Wayne Rooney. Both the team and the player have to agree to a transfer. Rooney will not be let go on a free transfer.
Also, he’s in his mid-twenties. He’s not even in his prime yet and is considered a top player in the world. There is no reason for him to leave Europe. If he leaves United then he will go to another top flight European team that is considered to play in a top league against top talent.
Editor for Brotherly Game, SBNation's Philadelphia Union blog and contributor for SBN Philly. // @scotkess
"College is only 4 years, but the Eagles are for life." - Ironhank
by Scott Kessler on Oct 17, 2010 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
The fact that someone would even write this post in any sort of seriousness shows a serious lack of understanding of soccer. Look, I’m a pro-MLS American (go Revs, can someone get Kraft to care? Thanks) but the idea that Wayne Rooney is going to suit up for anyone in this league anytime soon is laughable.
by KaptPowers on Oct 18, 2010 1:13 AM PDT reply actions
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