Talks with David Gill about renewing the Rooneys contract at United stalled back in August and with only one year remaining on his contract the 24-year-old has made it clear he wants to leave.

Sir Alex is “shocked and bemused” as to why Rooney would want to leave “The best club in the world”

So, “where to” for Rooney? Like I said before in “The start of Rooney to Real” there are only a few clubs he could actually go to.

Real Madrid, Manchester City and maybe Chelsea are the only clubs I think he would go to. He wouldn’t fit in Barcelona, and he wouldn’t go to Italy, cause it doesn’t fit his style of play.

Both Real Madrid and Chelsea have successful striking duos. Real have Ronaldo and Higuain, and Chelsea have Drogba and Anelka. Manchester City have Tevez, and every other striker they have is expendable (Santa Cruz, Adebayor, Balotelli, and Jo) and we’ve seen what Rooney and Tevez could do together.

Where do you think Rooney will go?

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When asked if his ankle caused him any problems, Rooney replied “No, I’ve had no ankle problem all season.”

And when asked “Why did Alex Ferguson say you had?”, Rooney laughed and replied: “I don’t know.”

This is certainly not going to sit well with Sir Alex. Could this be the beginning of the end for Rooney at United?

First, there are only a handful of clubs that could afford Rooney. Second, there are even less clubs that Rooney would transfer too, based on chances for success.

The only club I could see Rooney moving to, would be Real Madrid. He would never go to Italy, it’s just not his style of football. If he wanted to stay in England, I wouldn’t rule out a move to Manchester City. Its the only club he could or would go to in England.

Although Chelsea could afford Rooney and are serious Premier League and Champions League contenders they have the right players already, their team chemistry is remarkable.

Rooney would certainly help Arsenal, but they would never spend that kind of cash. Liverpool is a sinking ship, and any other club is too small in terms of success and money. Manchester City has the money and is looking very promising, and depending on how Rooney’s relationship with Sir Alex is, Rooney could make the move to City just to spite Sir Alex.

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I was almost certain Real Madrid would lure the big Serbian away from United.

Real Madrid, who are the only real option for a player like Vidic had all the resources to do so, but I’m sure it came down to the staff and football at United.

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United have made a £16 million bid for Latics star Valencia, while Real are also interested, as are a third, unnamed, club.
Whelan said in the Daily Star: “United have got a meeting with us in the next three or four days, Real Madrid have got a meeting with us in the next three or four days, and the other team have asked for a meeting.
“We can’t tell anybody where they’re going to go and play. If Real offered £2m pounds more than United, or vice-versa, it would depend on where the lad wants to go.”
Whelan also insists that he will not be leaking the name of the third team chasing the 23-year-old, but has said that the club is not from England.
“All season Real have followed him big style, Manchester United followed him big style and there is another club who have just come in from Europe, who we were unaware of,” he added.
“I swore I wouldn’t reveal the identity of the other team because they are frightened of Real or United finding out.”

AFP

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“Manchester United have received a world-record, unconditional offer of 80 million pounds for Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid,” the club said.

“At Cristiano’s request – who has again expressed his desire to leave – and after discussion with the player’s representatives, United have agreed to give Real Madrid permission to talk to the player.
Matters are expected to be concluded by June 30.”

“The club expects to reach an agreement with the player in coming days,” Real said in a statement.

I understand  it was time for him to leave. He won everything he could win in England.

Now its time to look ahead, who will United bring in to cover for Ronaldo, Ribery?
And what will happen with Tevez? Will he move to Man City?

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With Florentino Perez most likely to win the Madrid presidential election, he has made it clear his number one priority would be to sign the current FIFA World Player of the Year.

But United have made it clear Ronaldo is not for sale, and now Ronaldo has expressed his current thoughts on the matter.

“At the moment I’m only thinking about the (Champions League) final independently of what will happen to me or my team-mates next season,” he told Atena 3.
“I’m sure Perez would create an incredible team at Madrid but at the moment I’m at United and I don’t care about what happens there.”
“I only care about what will happen next season at Manchester United.”

Will Ronaldo leave? I doubt it, if he cares about his football, he would be stupid to leave. He would be leaving what is being considered one of the best teams in the history of football to play for a mediocre Real Madrid, this is certainly not the Madrid of the late 50’s and early 60’s when they won 6 of their 9 European Cup/Champions League finals. They have not won any international silverware since 2002, and will finish almost 10 points behind Barcelona this season. While United have acquired their 3rd consecutive league title, and will likely retain the Champions League title on Wednesday.

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After two years at Old Trafford the Argentineans loan is set to expire this summer and until now United have not made a move to sign the 25-year-old striker permanently. Tevez has established himself in the Premier League and in Europe, having scored 19 goals in his first season with United which helped the club to the Premier League and Champions League double.

It would truly sadden me to see him leave, but he deserves better.

“I have many offers, not only from Spain,” he said on Fox Sports Radio Del Plata.
“I need to see which club I can go to and what can be done.”

“We must not only consider the money, I also have to ensure my family feel comfortable, especially my daughter.”
“So I have a lot to think about.”

“Even if you score three of four goals, you do not play in another game. There are many very good players but I need to play,” he added.
“I have trained everyday and never said anything against my team-mates or anyone but it is true that there are other options for next season.”

“There are many players and they all need to play but I have not lost my place (because of my performances).”
“I have not played in important matches. The ‘clasico’ against Chelsea I did not play. Those are the games that I like to play in.”

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“I have the headstart in Manchester and my idea is to stay here for a few more years,” Tevez told Radio del Plata in an interview.

“It would be very difficult to have to leave one of the biggest clubs in the world.

“I spoke with the president of the club, but nothing is signed yet. We are now waiting until June and we will see what happens.”

At only 5ft 6in Tevez does not have the build of a modern striker. Yet, his determination and relentlessness makes him one of the worlds most dangerous strikers.

United need to do all they can to keep Tevez at Old Trafford or face losing him to a top European club, like Real Madrid.

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Fresh reports emerged from Spain on Tuesday claiming the Portugal winger will join Real in the summer after the Liga champions failed to sign him last year.

But Ronaldo’s priority is to continue his success at Old Trafford.

“I know it will be hard but I want to achieve even more things with these great players we have at United,” he said.

“We can dominate. Manchester has a lot of young players – myself included – so the future for the club looks good. I want to be here, to be a part of the success that I believe lies ahead.

“For me, it’s great to be a part of this fantastic club and my motivation is to win more trophies.

“I’m still very ambitious. I want to carry on and repeat the success I’ve already had.”

On Tuesday, United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said Ronaldo had an obligation to stay at the club.

“We are all proud of Cristiano achieving the status he has,” Ferguson said of the FIFA World Player of the Year. “But it is a two-way street.

“The player must have the personal ambition, the desire and drive to succeed.

“But he also owes a lot to Manchester United for nurturing and encouraging him in the proper way at the right times.”
Sporting Life / Eurosport

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Well Sir Alex didn’t take long to respond and here is what the Scot had to say
 
“Calderon has a few strange things to say every week,” smiled the United boss.
“There is a lot of hot air comes out of that man.”

“I am not getting involved but the nub of it is he is very disappointed he did not get Ronaldo.”
“I am delighted to say he is still here and I will keep repeating that.”

I thought it was very clever of Sir Alex, hit them where it hurts, because its true at the end of the day we have Ronaldo.

And it’s not about “Ronaldo” it could have been about any player, the point I think Sir Alex was trying to make was that he [Sir Alex] had his way. 

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