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title: "Manchester United star denies transfer request"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-star-denies-transfer-request/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Josh Challies"
section: "Manchester United Football Club"
published: "2015-09-29T18:59:00Z"
modified: "2015-09-29T18:59:00Z"
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# Manchester United star denies transfer request

[![Rooney 5](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Rooney-5-500x359.jpg)](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Rooney-5.jpg?admin)Manchester United fans in the Transfer Tavern were stunned in 2013 when Sir Alex Ferguson stated Wayne Rooney handed in a transfer request- but according to the United captain this incident never occurred.

Rooney, who recently became England’s highest goal-scorer of all-time, admitted falling out with long-serving United boss Ferguson but denied a transfer request was made.

[His comments come via the](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34389171)*[BBC,](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34389171)* who are set to air a documentary on the United and England captain on Monday 5th October; called Rooney – The Man Behind The Goals.

Rooney [admitted he raised the option of an exit](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34389171) from Old Trafford to Ferguson but never handed in a formal transfer request, despite the Scotsman’s later public claims.

All was forgiven though as 48 hours later Rooney signed a new five-year deal and United went on to win another Premier League title that season.

Things could have been a lot different though had Rooney sealed the move but he’s remained loyal to United, starring for both of Ferguson’s predecessors.

**Manchester United fans, what would have happened if Rooney did leave in 2013? Let us know how you’d have coped in the comments below!**