Arsene Wenger expects Wayne Rooney will stay

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger does not believe Wayne Rooney will leave Manchester United despite recent speculation suggesting the England international has fallen out with Sir Alex Ferguson.

It is believed that the 24-year-old could leave Old Trafford in January after his negotiations over a new contract broke down.

Manchester City or Real Madrid may be possible destinations for Rooney although, when asked about the striker, Wenger said:"Rooney is a great player. I am convinced he will stay at Manchester United because it is his club.

"They have the power to keep him. When you give a great player a rest, you have a story. Rooney is Rooney. He will stay where he is.

"I am surprised his contract has been allowed to run. But, basically, I don't know why. It can happen many times.

"What I know for players like Rooney, today only three or four clubs can buy him. For Rooney, it will not be a financial choice.

"He will decide if he stays. He would say, 'Old Trafford is my home, I will stay there'. And Manchester United would turn up with the right number. He knows that. They know that."Subscribe to Football FanCast News Headlines by Email