Schmeichel: Roo made for United

Everton have confirmed that a big bid for Rooney would be difficult to turn down, especially if the youngster rejects a new contract offer at Goodison Park.

Schmeichel believes the tutelage of Sir Alex Ferguson could shape Rooney into a great, expressing in his Sunday Times column his views on the youngster's future.

"I'm convinced United and Chelsea are going to come in with enormous bids and Rooney will not be an Everton player at the end of the summer," said Schmeichel.

"I hope he chooses United over Chelsea and I'm already imagining the kind of partnership he could develop with Ruud van Nistelrooy.

"He is a northern boy and his family is very important to him. If he plays for United he won't need to move home, but if he chose Chelsea he would find himself in London, a big city where there are a lot of temptations.

"You know United have the set-up and above all the manager to develop talent.

"Sir Alex is exactly who Rooney needs. The most important thing he teaches young players is humility and respect.

"He keeps his players under control and the thing he insists on more than anything is that as a player your priority has got to be football. 100 percent.

"Everton know he is going to leave at some stage and it might as well be now. They need an injection of cash and some quality players and a deal for Rooney would give them both.

"Balance is what Rooney is going to want at this crucial time in his life. He would find it at Old Trafford, along with everything else he needs."