Sir Alex Ferguson omitted Rooney from his starting line-up for United's biggest game of the season against Real Madrid on Tuesday.
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The Daily Mirror reports that Ferguson's decision left Rooney "furious" and that neither side wishes to open contract negotiations in the summer, when the England striker's current deal will have two years to run.
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Ferguson informed Rooney at a team meeting two hours before kick-off - The Times reports the player reacted calmly, but revealed his anger to team mates before the game.
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His wife Coleen tweeted: "Can't believe @ WayneRooney isn't starting tonight!!!"
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The news - following behind the scenes briefing from the Rooney and United camps - makes most of the back pages and even the front of the Daily Star.
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The Star claims Cristiano Ronaldo will replace him at Old Trafford before adding the rather significant caveat "or another signing" some way down the article.
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Most papers value Rooney at £35 million, but the Telegraph claims the 27-year-old could leave for as little as £20m due to the breakdown in his relationship with the club.
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The Daily Telegraph cites Robin van Persie's £22m move to United and Mario Balotelli's £20m switch to AC Milan as evidence that top-end transfer fees are falling.
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So who will come in to buy him?