The Manager; Moyes: 'Rooney not for sale

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Covered By Africcon Blogspot - "Wayne is not for sale," he said. "He is a Manchester United player and will remain a Manchester United player

David Moyes has said that Wayne Rooney is not for sale and is looking forward to teaming up with him at Manchester United next season.

Speaking at his first press conference as Manchester United manager, Moyes revealed that he and Rooney had spoken "several times" since his appointment and that he was keen for the striker to stay at Old Trafford and go on to beat Bobby Charlton's scoring record for the club.

There has been persistent speculation about Rooney's future since he reportedly handed in a transfer request at the end of last season.

But Moyes has flatly denied that the striker is for sale and has backed him to get back to his best form in the coming campaign.

"Wayne is not for sale," he said. "He is a Manchester United player and will remain a Manchester United player. I see a glint in his eye. He looks happy, he looks like he will knuckle down and get himself right.