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Transfer news: Manchester United's Wayne Rooney set for talks

Image: Wayne Rooney: Linked with United's rivals Arsenal and Chelsea

Wayne Rooney has arrived at Manchester United's training ground ahead of what could be a key day in deciding his future.

A great stage

Sky Sports expert Gary Neville has also this week warned Rooney against quitting Manchester United during the transfer window. Neville said in an interview with Talksport: "I played with Wayne for many years. He's a fantastic footballer. "Personally, with my allegiances, I'd never recommend anyone leave United, because I believe it is a great stage to play football and you can achieve what you want there." Neville added: "I've seen David Beckham and other big players leave United and it really is something that comes down to the individual and the club. "I've seen Ryan Giggs, when he was 27, linked to Inter Milan, Juventus and AC Milan and stay." However, players from rivals teams have insisted they would welcome the chance to play alongside the England international. Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech told Sky Sports News: "I could see him in a Chelsea shirt. Players can change shirts and obviously he had a fantastic career with Manchester United and sometimes players need new challenges. "Sometimes the consequences are the way that you are looking for the new challenge and change of the shirt." Arsenal's Jack Wilshere believes a move for Rooney could help the Gunners end their long wait for silverware, saying: "If it happens, it would be amazing. "He is the type of player who can win you trophies - and just to see his name on the team sheet brings fear to the opposition. We could do with a little more of that."

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