Wayne Rooney Saga

[Thizz]

What number will he get?

[JOHN DOE]

wont hapen 

 

moyes said he wont be sold

 

to then sell to a prem rival makes man look major weak 

[youcleanwepaint]

What number will he get?

super gassed imagination son already

[Thizz]

After the initial bid made for the player, delivered in writing and in standard format by Chelsea, United's PR response was textbook in issuing a briefing (Mata/Luiz inclusion) designed to spin positive light back on the Manchester side and keep focus on Chelsea rather than them.

Chelsea were, understandably, furious. Why? Because the initial leak about any bid being made at all came from United's camp, and thus the PR response on their part was to their own mistake.

Over the weekend following the initial bid which, contrary to many reports, was NOT rejected out of hand, the clubs discussed at length how to approach the situation in as calm a manner as possible out of respect for two new coaches. The agreement was reached that neither club would brief directly on the subject, and neither club would aim PR briefings at the other club.

Following on from this, having accepted the desire to move from Rooney some time ago, the clubs also reached a "gentlemen's agreement" that the player could be sold in this window to Chelsea subject to an appropriate fee being met, that the non-aggression PR pact was respected, and United had time not only to source a squad replacement but also to manage fans expectations.

United had initially been geared towards pushing Rooney to make a transfer request and direct their PR towards painting him as the "villain" and thus gaining fan support for his sale. This approach was subsequently shelved, although is the natural response should the PR pact be infringed upon.

Where does this leave us then?

Well, Chelsea and Rooney's camp will remain all but silent on the issue. Rooney will still be required to play for United prior to any transfer, and train normally. United are actively involved in seeking a replacement although it's not clear how genuine their interest in Fabregas is - bear in mind clubs manage fans expectations by letting slip they've bid for a player they never realistically considered buying: see Arsenal, every summer.

The expectation is that whilst no fee has been agreed, Rooney will be a Chelsea player by September 2nd. It is fair to say transfer is not guaranteed, and that another club could enter into the bidding, but all parties have reached an accord that if it can be conducted where all interests are covered - it'll happen.

I must stress though that no price has been agreed. United's valuation of Rooney is almost certain to be higher than Chelsea's, and no discussions have taken place between the player and CFC.

[Davicious X]

Sauce ^ ^

[Thizz]

http://www.bluetinted.com/category/news/5281/#.Ufp_s9L2Z2B

 

Guy's pretty spot on with most stuff.

[Anderson]

37m we have to take.

Mourinho will have him beasting tho. Telling him hes best player in the world etc.

Some of his goals for us were ridic

[TF S4DK]

Giggs should be a God to Rooney.

[Mame Biram Diouf]

Fak, got there first