Talk of a switch to the Chinese Super League during the winter transfer window did not turn into a move but Rooneys future lies away from United. PA:Press Association9The Sunderland striker has struck up a beautiful friendship with brave Black Ca. The injury seems to be worse than first feared as he was seen walking in Cheshire following a meal with his girlfriend as Manchester United’s injury list tots up. And after an upturn in form over recent weeks, combined with interest from Serie A and the Saints, Liverpool believe they can still get a bumper fee for the defender. Keep up to date with ALL the Manchester United?news, gossip, transfers and goals on our club page pl. I want to feel like there is competition in this teamI am a competitor, I am a champion. And Italian giants Roma and AC Milan are prepared to offer him an escape route if the Frenchman does decide to leave. And he is convinced he is finally going to get a fair crack of the whip from Southgate, after being overlooked by previous England boss Roy Hodgson. There were times when I was scoring goals, especially last season when I finished the campaign really well, and I still didnt get selected for the Euros. Getty Images3Jack Wilshere has been warned by Gareth Southgate to prove his fitness before returning.