Rooney´s United future in doubt

Wayne Rooney has been tipped to leave Manchester United after being left out of the starting line-up to face Real Madrid on Tuesday.

Some observers have suggested the England international is falling out of favour with manager Alex Ferguson, with the 27-year-old’s future in question after his substitute appearance in United’s 2-1 loss to Real in the Champions League round of 16.

Reports suggest United would be willing to offload Rooney for as little as 20 million pounds at the end of the season.

The England international has two years to run on his contract, after signing a five-year deal in 2010.

That commitment came after he publicly questioned the club’s ambition and seemingly attempted to orchestrate a move away from Old Trafford.

Cross-city rivals Manchester City were Rooney’s biggest suitors back then, but it remains to be seen if the Premier League champions will revive their reported interest.

Big spending Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain are said to be admirers of Rooney.

But even with the French club’s considerable financial backing, it is understood his high wage demands would still prove a stumbling block.

Rooney is expected to return to training on Thursday, ahead of United’s FA Cup quarter-final clash with Chelsea at Old Trafford on Sunday.