Real Madrid, Barcelona & Manchester City on alert as Wayne Rooney refuses to negotiate new contract with Manchester United

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Wayne Rooney is thought to have told Manchester United that he does not wish to sign a new contract at Old Trafford.

The forward has had a difficult relationship with manager Sir Alex Ferguson in recent times, as he openly rubbished the 68-year-old's comments concerning an ankle injury.

It has also been reported that this may have led to the forward starting from the bench during the club's 2-2 draw with West Bromwich Albion.

Now The Guardian claims that the differences between the manager and the striker have prompted the England international not to proceed with negotiations over a new contract, telling them he has no intention of signing a new deal.

Only recently United came out pouring cold water on speculation that the forward could leave the club, but it is thought that the current situation could see the club having no choice but to sell the player.

With less than two years left to run on Rooney's contract, there has been a fair amount of speculation that he could be sold for a fee believed to be in the region of £50 million.

Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona have both been reported to be interested, whereas there has also been some speculation concerning a shock move to rivals Manchester City.