Everton director Sam Allardyce revealed that Wayne Rooney has not requested to leave the club regardless of reports he has an “arrangement on a basic level” to move to the United States.
Rooney reportedly agreed on an £12.5 million ($17 million) deal to move to the Major League Soccer side DC United that would see the 32-year-old leave his childhood club only a year after rejoining from Manchester United.
Yet, it is comprehended that he has not yet chosen whether he will leave Everton as he is sitting tight for vulnerability over Allardyce’s situation to be settled.
“My comprehension is there appears to have been some transaction along the line however with respect to lucidity in the matter of whether Wayne is staying or going we’ll see later on,” said the administrator.
“I don’t get engaged with exchanges yet there is by all accounts an enthusiasm from DC United. Just when I address him today I’ll discover where the circumstance lies.
“I’m OK with any player who needs to leave however how about we get this unmistakable, Wayne Rooney hasn’t requested to clear out.”
Allardyce, who has had a vexed association with Everton’s fans, who are troubled at his style of play, stated: “Wayne is an extraordinary player yet in the event that any player needs to leave they can, as I would like to think. Regardless of whether they can or can’t is another issue.”