Wayne Rooney ‘set to land £52million as part of new Manchester United contract’

MANCHESTER: Wayne Rooney is set to pocket a cool £52million if he signs a new contract at Manchester United.

The England striker, who was subject of intense interest from Chelsea in the summer, has enjoyed a stunning start to the season after putting the transfer speculation behind him.

And reports now suggest that United want to finally end talk over his future by offering him a new four-year-deal.

It’s claimed that the Old Trafford club are already in the process of putting together the paperwork, which would see Rooney pocket £52million in wages and bonuses across the length of the deal.

The 28-year-old is seen as a crucial part of David Moyes’ plans moving forward, and the former Everton boss is keen to conclude the extension before the January transfer window.

Rooney currently has around 18 months left on his United contract, which is worth about £250,000-a-week.

The forward has scored five goals and bagged four assists in 10 matches this term.

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