How Ferguson twice moved to sign Rooney from Everton
Sir Alex Ferguson made two attempts to sign Wayne Rooney from Everton before he ultimately joined Manchester United in 2004. Everton's manager, David Moyes, initially refused Ferguson's request, stating that Rooney was not for sale. However, after Rooney's impressive performance at Euro 2004, Ferguson returned with a renewed interest, leading to Rooney's transfer for £27 million.
- ▪Sir Alex Ferguson was determined to sign Wayne Rooney from Everton.
- ▪David Moyes initially refused Ferguson's request to sell Rooney.
- ▪Rooney's performance at Euro 2004 accelerated Ferguson's interest in signing him.
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How Ferguson twice moved to sign Rooney from EvertonImage source, AFP via Getty ImagesImage caption, Wayne Rooney moved from Everton to Manchester United in 2004Published17 minutes agoSir Alex Ferguson was so determined to sign a teenage Wayne Rooney for Manchester United he came in for the striker twice.That is what Everton boss David Moyes revealed on the latest episode of The Wayne Rooney Show, as he provided a behind-the-scenes insight into how Ferguson's interest first came about.Then 18, Rooney moved to the Red Devils in August 2004 in a deal that was worth £27m.He had scored 15 goals in 67 Premier League appearances for the Toffees and had also been linked with Newcastle."I never wanted Wayne to leave," said Moyes."The worst was the guy I had looked up to so much, Sir Alex…
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