David Moyes used his first news conference as Manchester United manager on Friday to declare that striker Wayne Rooney was "not for sale".
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Rooney's future has been clouded by uncertainty ever since Moyes' predecessor, Alex Ferguson, said in May that the England striker had asked to leave the club.
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But Moyes, who launched Rooney's professional career at Everton, said the 27-year-old still has an important role to play at Old Trafford.
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"Wayne Rooney is not for sale," Moyes said. "He's a Manchester United player and will remain a Manchester United player. I'm looking forward to working with him."
I'll love for him to remain @ Manchester United at least till next season. He is still a kind of stricker we'll need in our squad.