I’m staying – Rooney

LONDON: Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will stay at the club, he said in a statement yesterday, ending speculation that he could move to China. “Despite the interest which has been shown from other clubs, for which I’m grateful, I want to end speculation and say that I am staying at Manchester United,” Rooney said. British media had reported yesterday that Rooney’s agent was in China to negotiate a deal for the England forward to leave United. – Reuters