Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United need to get the job done regarding Champions League qualification to be able to get the best names to arrive at Old Trafford this summer report The Independent

The striker says the club still have a massive pull due to the history of the club but players want to say they are playing at the highest level so it is vital that the club get into the group stages of the Champions League to give Louis van Gaal the best chance to sign players.

Having beaten Club Brugge 3-1 at Old Trafford in the first leg, it is highly likely that Manchester United will do enough to get across the line in the second and gain a place with the European elite on Wednesday.

Rooney told reporters: “A club of this size needs to be in the Champions League”

“Obviously United still have a big pull in terms of the best players, but they will want to play Champions League football so it is important we qualify.”

The rallying cry from Rooney comes after the club reportedly missed out on Barcelona star Pedro to title rivals Chelsea.

Pedro scored on his Chelsea debut and made a good impact at The Hawthorns in a 3-2 victory against West Brom with Chelsea already in a Champions League spot this season could that have been such a factor for the wide man?

Qualification should be completed by Man Utd on Wednesday night with Rooney captaining his side. The first leg saw Memphis Depay shine and Marouane Fellaini grab a late goal to give the Red Devils a cushion despite Michael Carrick’s early own goal.

Rooney wants “special nights” back at Old Trafford and that could see Man Utd able to rubber stamp more deals for top quality players.