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Transfer news: Manchester United's Wayne Rooney talks on hold

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney on the bench against Real Madrid
Image: Wayne Rooney: Future yet to be decided as talks with David Moyes go on hold

Wayne Rooney left Manchester United's training ground on Wednesday and Sky sources understand he has yet to hold talks with David Moyes over his future.

A great stage

Sky Sports expert Gary Neville has also this week warned Rooney against quitting Manchester United during the transfer window. Neville said in an interview with Talksport: "I played with Wayne for many years. He's a fantastic footballer. "Personally, with my allegiances, I'd never recommend anyone leave United, because I believe it is a great stage to play football and you can achieve what you want there." Neville added: "I've seen David Beckham and other big players leave United and it really is something that comes down to the individual and the club. "I've seen Ryan Giggs, when he was 27, linked to Inter Milan, Juventus and AC Milan and stay." However, players from rivals teams have insisted they would welcome the chance to play alongside the England international. Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech told Sky Sports News: "I could see him in a Chelsea shirt. Players can change shirts and obviously he had a fantastic career with Manchester United and sometimes players need new challenges. "Sometimes the consequences are the way that you are looking for the new challenge and change of the shirt." Arsenal's Jack Wilshere believes a move for Rooney could help the Gunners end their long wait for silverware, saying: "If it happens, it would be amazing. "He is the type of player who can win you trophies - and just to see his name on the team sheet brings fear to the opposition. We could do with a little more of that."

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