‘Arsenal or Chelsea should sign Rooney’ – Harry Redknapp

Rob Conlon

Harry Redknapp suggests Wayne Rooney could leave Manchester United and has backed the player to impress for the likes of Arsenal or Chelsea.

Rooney has been relegated to the bench at Old Trafford by Jose Mourinho after a poor start to the season.

And Redknapp does not expect the England captain to settle with life as a substitute.

“Wayne Rooney won’t take not playing at Manchester United for much longer. That situation is going to come to a head sooner rather than later if he doesn’t get back in the team,” Redknapp wrote in his column for the Evening Standard.

“At the moment, he says he’s okay with it and wants to fight to prove himself but Jose Mourinho clearly has his concerns about him and if that continues he could go elsewhere, maybe next summer. He’s suffered with his form and I hope he revives himself at Old Trafford but if not a change of scenery could do him good.

“He would be a great signing for a couple of seasons and could have a major impact on a Premier League club. He could tip the balance for a top-four team if United were to let him go. I’d take Wayne at Arsenal or Chelsea and he has to play as a No 9 or 10 — midfield isn’t for him yet.

“Wayne loves playing football more than anyone I’ve ever seen. I know he earns a fortune but he has always reminded me of a kid in the school ground just wanting to play.”