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Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is still eyeing an Old Trafford exit.

M.E.N. Sport understands the England international is still determined to quit the Reds – even after initially viewing new manager David Moyes ’ appointment as the chance of a fresh start.

A move from Arsenal is expected to start a bidding war for the £25m-rated forward.

But Arsene Wenger is certain to face stiff opposition from United, who will be determined not to strengthen a domestic rival.

That should also rule out a move to Chelsea – even though Jose Mourinho has indicated that he would like to take Rooney to Stamford Bridge.

City will also be monitoring the situation following the departures of Mario Balotelli and Carlos Tevez in the past six months, but United will not even entertain the thought of selling to their fiercest rivals.

Moyes wants to convince Rooney to remain at United – and is due to meet him for talks.

Ferguson revealed at the end of last season that Rooney had asked for a transfer after slipping down the pecking order at Old Trafford.

Although that was not an official transfer request, it has placed question marks over his future relationship with the United fans.

If Moyes reluctantly accepts that Rooney’s nine-year spell at the club is over then United will seek buyers from abroad, with Barcelona and Bayern Munich both keeping a close eye on events at Old Trafford.

With two years to run on his contract, United cannot risk allowing him to enter the final 12 months of his deal without an extension being agreed.

That means this could be their best chance to cash in on him if he makes it clear that he has no intention of staying.

But United do still have the power to determine where he goes if they decide to sell.

Rooney has known for some time that Old Trafford’s board will not countenance moves to Chelsea or City.

Arsenal could be a slightly different prospect given that they have not been genuine title rivals in recent years.

Should Rooney leave, United will step up efforts to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski, who is also wanted by Bayern Munich.

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