Wenger fears Rooney set for United

Arsene Wenger has revealed how he would like to sign England’s Euro 2004 sensation Wayne Rooney for Arsenal.

But the Gunners boss fears the Everton striker is bound for rivals Manchester United.

And Wenger also believes the signing of Rooney by Sir Alex Ferguson would make the Red Devils the biggest threat to Arsenal’s bid to retain the Barclays Premiership title.

Wenger said: “I dream at night of bringing him to Arsenal, but that’s all it is, a fantasy.

“We cannot compete with the money he would cost so I just have to accept he is out of our reach,” Wenger told The People.

“I think Rooney will be a United player next season. They know they have to act because Chelsea will do something big and they cannot afford to be left behind.

“I cannot remember seeing anything like it before. I knew he was very good but I didn’t think it was possible someone so young could dominate so much. You have to say he is amazing,” added Wenger.