Yorke: Give Roo a cuddle

Dwight Yorke says a more conciliatory approach could keep Wayne Rooney at Manchester United, and that the player should not be for sale at any price.

Yorke has come to know the England forward very well since returning to Old Trafford in an off-field role, but accepts Rooney leaving is a possibility.

“I know Wazza, I speak to Wazza intimately,” Yorke said. “I spent some time around him and the guy just wants to play football. He doesn’t feel he’s getting the playing time at United that he deserves and if that has happened, someone of his calibre, someone of his quality, you’re coming into your best form, the best time of your playing career [at the age of 27].