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Manchester United and Wayne Rooney : Desperate times, Desperate measures.

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Hes got the whole world,,, at his feet. Wayne Rooney.


 As rumours have started to take pace regarding Wayne Rooney finalizing his contract extension with Manchester United, the fans have different sets of opinions on whether the terms demanded by the United star are worth fulfilling. If the reports emanating from different sources in the footballing world are to be believed, the Red Devils’ star hitman will be offered a new contract lasting for around five more years with a hefty 300,000 pounds a week wages which will make him one of the top earners in the game. That is not all. They also claim that he is has expressed his desire to wear the captain’s arm band and have the information on any transfer plan the club is considering. So is it worth investing such a vast amount of money on a single player and let him enjoy some form authority over the club?
A Fractious Relationship
          No player is bigger than the club. That was something that Sir Alex Ferguson ensured during his glorious period of management at Old Trafford. Never afraid of letting the most popular names leave the club, he did exceptionally well to build a successful team time and time again without those popular figures and maintained his respect and authority. Also, with the club still in considerable debt and the owners’ reluctance to spend big, investing this amount of money on a single player might be something some fans won’t relish. Wayne Rooney will be turning 29 this year and considering his previous troubles regarding his role in the squad and some contract issues putting a big question mark on his loyalty, it could be a wise decision to sell the Englishman to a foreign club before his contract expires at the end of the next season and invest the money recouped to strengthen other departments of the team. The no.10 role which he is currently performing can be given to the likes of Juan Mata or Shinji Kagawa. So, selling Rooney could be a move that seems to favor all parties.
Think Again!
Manchester United's Deliverance?




          
But, is this really an option we should consider? Taking all facts into consideration, it would be a mistake to sell, particularly given the free fall that Manchester United find themselves in the throes of at present. It hardly seems necessary to tell anyone what this player is all about. ‘He’s like a kid in the playground. He’ll chase down anything, anywhere ‘- the oft-uttered cliché that springs to mind, synonymous with Rooney. After he had a poor 2012-13 season, by his lofty standards, it was one of David Moyes’ main jobs, and it might be said, his only real work of impact, to bring back a rejuvenated Wayne Rooney which the fans had been desperate to see for quite a while. 
Rooney has far too much to offer
And, once again, Rooney’s response has been exceptional. Also, with Manchester United currently seventh in the league and uncertainty about the chances of Champions League football next season, they would be committing podiacide by selling their best player at such a crucial stage. Also, who would you replace a player like Rooney with? You can have a world class no.10 to replace him but will anyone of them be able to contribute as much as Rooney? He’s the cornerstone of this Manchester United team. With his energy, power, unquestionable passion on the pitch and willingness to work tirelessly for the team, he serves as the indispensable engine of this team. He’s strong and powerful on the ball, capable of picking clever passes, through balls, long diagonal passes to initiate attacks from the wings and with his ability to shoot from range, evidently, he becomes the perfect candidate to replace, if not add his own dimensions to, Paul Scholes. It seems plausible that in the not so distant future, he may well be the one to solve United’s midfield woes.
Should I sign the lad Wazza?
 With Vidic announcing his departure at the end of this season, not many would disagree with the decision to make Rooney  United’s new captain. He has shown great leadership qualities throughout his career and deserves his reward after serving for a decade and he’s someone who understands the philosophy of this great club and has shown great commitment over the years. There’s nothing much wrong if the club captain wants to present his opinions on transfer activities or have some 
information regarding the same.


Something every United fan would like to see.
          

 The talismanic Englishman continues to remind us he is still a force to be reckoned with. His demands might prove unbecoming for some fans but, as we all know, he is and continues to remain an incredible talent and a special player for Manchester United. Moyes needs him more than ever in this very important rebuilding phase for the club. So, if spending £300,000 a week is all you require to keep hold of such a player then why not? This will undoubtedly ruffle the feathers of many, the United faithful prominent amongst them, but what we’ll truly need to wait and see is if this new contract can re-ignite the fire in his much-maligned belly.
Here's to them plotting United's revival.

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