Rooney boost for United

ALEX FERGUSON’S search for a new striker will continue even though Wayne Rooney will return for Manchester United when they begin their Barclays Premier League title defence against Newcastle tomorrow.

Last week, Ferguson said he expected to have a new face at the club within the next few days.

So far, no-one has materialised, although strong rumours are sweeping Manchester that Dimitar Berbatov is on the brink of completing a move to the Red Devils from Tottenham.