Ruud wants Rooney as strike partner

MANCHESTER UNITED striker Ruud van Nistelrooy wants Wayne Rooney to team up with him at Old Trafford.

Van Nistelrooy is leading Holland’s attack at Euro 2004 in Portugal, where Rooney has played a starring role for England.

Manchester United and Chelsea have been linked with big-money moves for Everton striker Rooney, and van Nistelrooy is a big fan of the 18-year-old.

“He is a phenomenal talent and the prospect of him pulling on a United shirt is frightening,” he said.

“I don’t know many clubs that wouldn’t want him in their side. He is an incredible player. And if he does become available, Manchester United should do everything in their power to sign him.

“It certainly excites me to think he could be playing at United next season.”