(CNN) -- Will he stay or will he go? Wayne Rooney will be staying at Manchester United, declared David Moyes during his first press conference as manager of the 20-time English champions. Speculation has surrounded the England striker's future since the final part of last season, with former United manager Alex Ferguson suggesting Rooney had handed in a transfer request. "Wayne is not for sale," Moyes, who signed a six-year contract to replace Ferguson in May, told reporters. "He is a Manchester United player and will remain a Manchester United player. "I see a glint in his eye. He looks happy, he looks like he will knuckle down and get himself right."
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Man Utd manager David Moyes says Wayne Rooney is not for sale
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Rooney has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford in recent months
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Moyes holds first press conference since replacing Alex Ferguson
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Moyes appoints Ryan Giggs and Phil Neville to the United coaching staff
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"I'm retiring, next week, you are the next Manchester United manager," Moyes explained he had been told by @placeholder.
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"I hope Sir @placeholder is sitting in the directors' box," said Moyes.