Gill: Rooney was never leaving

Former Manchester United chief executive David Gill has confirmed there was never a chance the Old Trafford outfit would have sold Wayne Rooney to Chelsea in the summer.

Gill: Rooney was never leaving
Sun, 22 Sep, 2013 - 12:57

Former Manchester United chief executive David Gill has confirmed there was never a chance the Old Trafford outfit would have sold Wayne Rooney to Chelsea in the summer.

Rooney was heavily linked with the Blues, with Jose Mourinho having at least two bids turned down for the 27-year-old and only ending his interest a week before the transfer window closed.

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