Wayne Rooney to China: Tianjin Quanjian boss Fabio Cannavaro confirms talks for Manchester United record goalscorer
TIANJIN QUANJIAN boss Fabio Cannavaro has confirmed an approach has been made for Wayne Rooney.
But the Manchester United legend is not the Chinese Super League side’s first choice.
Wayne Rooney could leave Manchester United as early as next weekReutersCould these be the final few days of Wayne Rooney’s Manchester United career?PA:Press Association
United’s record goalscorer has a £1million-a-week offer to play in China.
And Tianjin Quanjian appears a likely destination for England’s most prolific forward.
But Cannavaro said Borussia Dortmund star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Fiorentina striker Nikola Kalinic are ahead of Rooney in their transfer plans.
Fabio Cannavaro has held talks with Manchester United but has his eye on two other playersGetty Images
He said: “We did make an approach for Rooney, but it was just chit-chat because he simply doesn’t suit our style of play.
“No further discussion was necessary. The truth is we had more frequent contact with Aubameyang.
“Unfortunately, our bid was rejected by Borussia Dortmund, who said he was needed in this season’s Champions League.
“Our prime target is still Kalinic but it’s quite difficult for his club to let him leave at the moment.
Nikola Kalinic has already turned down a big money move to the Far EastEPAPierre Emerick-Aubameyang is wanted by the Chinese Super LeagueGetty ImagesThe Tianjin Quanjian boss could benefit from United’s willingness to let Wayne Rooney leaveGetty Images
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