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Rooney desperate for Man Utd to sign striker

Wayne Rooney wants Manchester United to sign a big-game striker this summer. United head into the final day of the Barclays Premier League season having scored 82 goals this campaign, 14 more than last year but 13 less than rivals Chelsea.

In an interview with The People, he said: "If we can bring in two big-name players in it would give us a good chance of getting the League back if Chelsea do win it.

"If you look at the team in 1999 that won the Treble we had four forwards, all capable of scoring goals.

"Now there is me, (Dimitar) Berbatov and Michael Owen. There is Federico Macheda too, but if we can get one more top forward in it would give us the right balance."

Speculation is rife that a number of clubs are planning audacious attempts to prise Rooney away from Old Trafford but the 24-year-old is happy to remain in Manchester.

He added: "I have two years left on my current contract so talks haven't started yet on a new one. But I am sure after the World Cup we will sit down and speak about a new deal."

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