Manchester United set to offer Wayne Rooney bumper new deal to fend off Barcelona

22 November 2009 11:16
[LNB]Manchester United will offer Wayne Rooney a massive £170,000-per-week contract to keep him at Old Trafford.[LNB]The England striker has scored nine goals this term playing in his favoured centre-forward role.[LNB]And United are ready to reward Rooney for his impressive form with a bumper new contract when negotiations begin in February. [LNB] Bumper: Rooney is set for a new deal[LNB]According to the News of the World, the 24-year-old's new terms include a £45,000-per-week image rights deal to become the new poster boy for the current Barclays Premier League champions.[LNB]Barcelona are keen on the England striker and United want to tie up a new deal before the World Cup as they know a successful summer for Rooney would see his profile sky rocket.[LNB] Manchester United 3 Everton 0: Sir Alex Ferguson insists every game a must win now as Darren Fletcher stunner sets United up for comfortable winUnited face battle with Chelsea in January for Everton star Jack Rodwell Rooney is too young to be Manchester United captain, says Fergie MANCHESTER UNITED

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