• Rooney releases statement to commit his future to Old Trafford • ‘I want to end recent speculation and say that I am staying at Man United’

Wayne Rooney has ended speculation over his immediate future by confirming he will not be leaving Manchester United, despite admitting he has received offers to depart Old Trafford this month.

Rooney has been linked with a move to China, with his agent, Paul Stretford, understood to have been in China this week speaking to interested clubs. But the United and England captain confirmed in a statement on Thursday that he is not interested in moving with United still involved in the FA Cup and Europa League.

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“Despite the interest which has been shown from other clubs, for which I’m grateful, I want to end recent speculation and say that I am staying at Man United,” he said. “I hope I’ll play a full part in helping the team in its fight for success on four fronts. It’s an exciting time at the club and I want to remain a part of it.”

The 31-year-old’s contract worth around £300,000-a-week is due to expire in 2019 but speculation that United’s record goalscorer could leave Old Trafford mounted this week after José Mourinho, the manager, admitted that there was “no guarantee” Rooney would stay. However, a deal with a Chinese Super League club worth up to £500,000-a-week was always going to be difficult to achieve before their transfer window closes on Tuesday.