Sir Alex Ferguson has looked to put an end to mounting speculation surrounding Wayne Rooney by insisting he isn’t leaving Manchester United.
After being dropped by the Scot for the midweek clash with Real Madrid, speculation has been that the England striker and the club would be happy to part ways in the summer.
Both Madrid and Barcelona were named as possible destinations for the 27-year-old, but Ferguson does not see it that way.
“He'll be here next year. You can have my word on that,” the Red Devils’ manager told his Press conference today.
“There is no issue between myself and Wayne Rooney. To suggest we don't talk is nonsense. He understood the reasons completely.
“Tactically we got it right. We don't always but we did then. Welbeck is the best player we have in terms of operating a double role.
“We had to chalk out Xabi Alonso's ability to control the game, which he did, and also his ability to go further forward as an attacking player.
“I left out Shinji Kagawa after he scored a hat-trick. I thought I would get more stick for that.”
