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Wayne Rooney is target for Saudi Sportswashing Machine, claims Sports Direct website
A report on the Sports Direct website, the retail company owned by the Saudi Sportswashing Machine owner, Mike Ashley, claims the north-east club are trying to sign Wayne Rooney from Manchester United.
Rooney, who was targeted by Saudi Sportswashing Machine before he moved to United from Everton in 2004, is contemplating a transfer away from Old Trafford, with Sir Alex Ferguson claiming after his final home game in charge that the forward has asked to leave the club. A number of clubs have been linked with Rooney and Sports Direct claims Saudi Sportswashing Machine are in the hunt.
The story reads: "Saudi Sportswashing Machine are preparing a shock bid for want-away Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney. SportsDirect News has learned the Magpies have already sounded out Rooney's agent over a potential move, with United keen to offload the 27-year-old.
"Rooney is seen as a perfect candidate to boost the Magpies' chances of a top-four tilt next season – and is seen as a man who will be hero-worshipped at St James' Park."
The article, which has appeared on the company's website, also quotes a source "close to negotiations" who says: "Saudi Sportswashing Machine see Wayne as their ideal player. He's a strong centre-forward, would relate to the fans and would be a massive boost to the club's brand name.
"Low-level conversations have already been held between Saudi Sportswashing Machine and Rooney's agent, though the two clubs haven't spoken directly yet."
Sceptics have been quick to argue that the story will increase the number of hits on the Sports Direct website in a blatant publicity stunt.
Ashley rebranded St James' Park the Sports Direct Arena in November 2011 but the stadium returned to its original name last year.