Wayne Rooney News

Linklaters got some free publicity when the wife of soccer player Wayne Rooney sported an umbrella with the logo of the British-based law firm at a Manchester United home match.

Carlo Ancelotti has yet to decide whether he will stay on as Paris Saint-Germain coach - or even when to announce his decision - and is set to discuss his future with club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi on Sunday.

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney reacts during a Champions League round of 16 first leg match against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Wednesday, Feb.

Wayne Rooney, pictured, was not even on the bench for Sir Alex Ferguson's final home game before his retirement Wayne Rooney is facing the possibility of having played his last game in a Manchester United shirt as Sir Alex Ferguson decides on the squad for his final game in charge.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger expects another "game of musical chairs" as top clubs around Europe swap managers this summer - but has again stressed he is not planning to go anywhere just yet.

PLUS: Tottenham line up a move for David Villa and Manchester United face a fight to sign Benfica's Nicolas Gaitan The transfer window may be shut but gossip never sleeps.

Being sniffy about the Europa League is ridiculous. All football is inherently pointless and this competition is no more pointless than any other.

Borussia Dortmund informed Bayern Munich they had to bid for the Pole before May 15th; 24 hours later are United now the favourites? The fact is he has always been in the crosshairs for many a Premier League club ever since he first started banging in the goals for Borussia Dortmund but ever since he smashed home those four goals against Real ... (more)

It is almost two years since Rio Ferdinand last kicked a football for England, but there is still a sense of regret over the announcement today of his retirement from the international game.

Retiring Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has lashed out at the hire-and-fire culture of the club's Barclays Premier League rivals.

Photograph: Carl Recine/Action Images Roy Hodgson has made a personal check on Wayne Rooney to assess his frame of mind as he prepares to name an England squad that will feature a return for Andy Carroll , a potential first call-up for Wayne Routledge and an invitation to Ashley Cole to take the captaincy on a one-off basis.

The shock retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson last week has led many soccer scholars to predict that Manchester United will now begin to decline under the stewardship of David But United have romped to the title at a canter this season, they are currently 10 points ahead of their closest rivals, Manchester City, and the former manager inherits a strong ... (more)

Newcastle United fans have been left stunned by a claim today on one of Sports Direct's official websites that the Magpies are in talks for Wayne Rooney Newcastle United fans have been left stunned by a claim today on one of Sports Direct's official websites that the Magpies are in talks for wantaway Manchester United and England star Wayne Rooney.

There was plenty for the MOTD team get their teeth into this week, with Fergie's final farewell topping the bill.

With Roberto Mancini out of the picture at Manchester City, the way is clear for runaway favorite Manuel Pellegrini to take over.

David Moyes, fresh from being announced as Sir Alex Ferguson's successor, spoke at the Cambridge Union Society on Monday night.

The transfer window may be shut but gossip never sleeps. Here are the latest rumours from the papers and beyond.

Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA If Wayne Rooney 's time at Manchester United really is coming to a close, it seems that Bayern Munich can be struck from his list of potential destinations.

DAVID MOYES will hold showdown talks with Wayne Rooney next week in a bid to resolve the striker's Manchester United future.

A trio of Everton players were left red-faced after accidentally turning up at Manchester United's Premier League title celebrations instead of Phil Neville's leaving bash.