Rooney’s relationship with Ferguson is beyond repair, could leave for REAL as early as January!

Wayne Rooney is ready to quit Manchester United as early as January, it has been revealed.

The Sunday Mirror says Rooney will quit Manchester United following a series of explosive rows with manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Talks over a new contract that would keep Rooney at Old Trafford for the peak years of his career have broken down - paving the way for the 24-year-old England international to leave United in the January transfer window.

The warring duo have barely spoken since Rooney returned from England duty last week.

Club insiders accept that Rooney’s relationship with Ferguson is beyond repair after they clashed over recent revelations about the England international’s sex shame and the subsequent decision to leave the striker out of United’s team.

Chief executive David Gill is now ready to sanction the most sensational transfer in United’s history.

Rooney’s imminent exit will cause more waves than David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo’s departures.

The bombshell news that Ferguson is preparing for life without his No 1 forward will spark a big-money fight for Rooney’s services at home and abroad.

Barcelona and Real Madrid will offer him an escape route to the continent, while Chelsea and Manchester City will give Rooney the chance to wreck havoc on United in the Premier league.

A rundown of likely suitors shows Real the clear favourites:

BARCELONA:
Tick: Best team in Europe. Great attacking style. Beautiful city.
Cross: Will Roo get in their team? Proud Catalans will insist he learns language.

REAL MADRID:
Tick: Jose Mourinho’s coaching. More major trophies than any other European club.
Cross: Not famed for attacking style. Must learn Spanish for the local media.

CHELSEA:
Tick: Best team in England. He’ll star in an ageing team.
Cross: He has never fancied the London lifestyle.

MANCHESTER CITY:
Tick: Huge wages at ambitious club. Can stay close to his Merseyside roots.
Cross: Will have to cross the football divide from United to City.