Jose Mourinho has claimed that Wayne Rooney’s desire to play will decide his future course of action.
The 31-year-old equalled Sir Bobby Charlton’s record of 249 goals against Hull City and is one goal shy of being the all-time top scorer for Manchester United.
He has been struggling to find his form this term and has made the starting lineup only eight times in the English top flight this season.
The England international arrived at United from Everton in 2004 and since then has been an integral part of the Red Devils.
With Zlatan Ibrahimovic in brilliant form, Rooney is playing the second fiddle to the lanky Swede.
The United captain has two and a half years left on his current contract and has been linked with a number of clubs including a big money offer from China.
Mourinho said, “I think everything is about desire, more important than anything else. I think he has motivation so if he keeps motivation he can play.
“I don’t even know his current deal. I am not worried with my players’ contracts. I leave this to [executive vice-chairman] Mr Woodward to deal with.”
