Rumours over Wayne Rooney's future continue to swirl with the Manchester United striker out of contract in 18 months and still no signs of a renewal on the horizon. Chelsea are believed to be waiting in the wings with a £30 million bid and are prepared to swoop if they believe there is a chance Rooney could leave. United may not qualify for the Champions League next season and missing out on Europe could lead to the England star asking himself some very big questions about his club future. Why would it be shocking? Manchester United would be loath to sell Wayne Rooney this month and surely won't - particularly not to a direct rival. Jose Mourinho has already said he will not be signing a striker this month. Do you think any of these shocking transfers will happen in the January window? Let us know in the comment section, below.
Joseph is an accredited football journalist and has interviewed nearly all of the current 20 Barclay's Premier League managers. He is also a correspondent for Bleacher Report and has written for Caught Offside and Give Me Football.
