Barcelona looking to splash £85million for Wayne Rooney

BARCELONA want to make Wayne Rooney the world’s most expensive footballer.

According to News of the World:

The Spanish and European champions are lining up an incredible £85million summer swoop for the Manchester United striker.

The Nou Camp club have identified the 24-year-old as the star of the next World Cup and have already put plans in motion to trump Real Madrid’s capture of Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Catalan giants believe United’s massive debts mean they’re under increasing pressure to consider bids for all their top players.

The England forward is now seen as the focal point of the United team and Fergie would fight even harder to keep Rooney than he did Ronaldo.

Rooney suggested this week he wanted to stay at Old Trafford for life.

However, the prospect of joining up with the likes of Lionel Messi, Xavi and Iniesta under manager Pep Guardiola is sure to be tempting.

Source: News of the world

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