Source: Daily_Mail
Tricky Rooney deal pushes Real to go for Premier League target Aguero
Real Madrid are ready to move for Argentina ace Sergio Aguero after losing confidence in their pursuit of Wayne Rooney.[LNB]Bernebeu president Florentino Perez dreams of making Manchester United star Rooney his new 'Galactico' this summer, but fears it will be impossible to prise another star from Old Trafford just a year after signing Cristiano Ronaldo.[LNB] Leading the chase: Atletico Madrid's Sergio Aguero (left) could move across town[LNB]Sources in Spain suggest intermediaries recently approached Rooney'scamp and floated the idea of a £65million transfer, but it seems Madridhave been encouraged to look elsewhere.[LNB]United hero: Wayne Rooney[LNB]An alternative move for Aguero would be controversial because he is the star player of city rivals Atletico Madrid, but striking a deal is helped by the 21-year-old having a £54million release clause written into his contract.[LNB]United and Chelsea are also huge admirers of the forward, who priced himself out of a move to England last summer with high wage demands. [LNB]Aguero has shown great commitment to Atletico, who plucked him fromRiver Plate four years ago, but there is a growing feeling he hasoutgrown a faltering club who are unlikely to qualify for next season'sChampions League following a torrid start to the season.[LNB]Madrid are determined to land one from a short list of Aguero, Rooney and Valencia's David Villa.[LNB]Sir Alex Ferguson insists Rooney is not for sale and the player has also pledged commitment to Old Trafford.[LNB] Rooney has emerged as world-class talent we knew he was, says ParkReal Madrid 'obsessed' with signing £90m Rooney, claims former presidentCheck out Sergio Aguero in our Stats ZoneCHELSEA FC
