LONDON - Everton manager Sam Allardyce said Friday Wayne Rooney has not asked to leave the club despite reports he has agreed a "deal in principle" to move to the United States. Is Wayne Rooney on the verge of an Everton exit? But it is understood that he has not yet decided whether he will leave Everton as he is waiting for uncertainty over Allardyce's position to be resolved. "I'm comfortable with any player who wants to leave but let's get this clear, Wayne Rooney hasn't asked to leave." "The headline isn't 'Sam says Wayne Rooney can leave if he wants to'.

Source: Bangkok Post May 11, 2018 10:18 UTC