( 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 . '' Moyes , who is United 's first new manager in 27 years , has the unenviable task of following in the footsteps of Ferguson , who led United through the most successful era in the club 's history . The recently-retired Scot guided United to 13 Premier League titles , four FA Cups and two European Champions League wins -- in 1999 and 2008 . Former Celtic defender Moyes explained how the first he knew of his imminent career move was when Ferguson informed him he would be replacing him . `` I 'm retiring , next week , you are the next Manchester United manager , '' Moyes explained he had been told by Ferguson . `` The blood drained from my face . I was really shocked but incredibly thrilled . `` It was incredible when I met him . Within half an hour , he was talking about the squad , players and the staff . I was sworn to secrecy . '' Ferguson will remain at the club as a director and ambassador and Moyes dismissed suggestion his compatriot 's presence could undermine the new regime . `` I hope Sir Alex Ferguson is sitting in the directors ' box , '' said Moyes . `` He 's been so good . I 've already called him for advice a couple of times on a couple of matters . '' Moyes has brought a raft of new coaches from Everton to United , but he has attempted to remain true to his new club 's identity with two new appointments . Veteran midfielder Ryan Giggs , who has spent his entire professional career with United , has been given the position of player-coach after 23-year trophy-laden years with the club . Moyes has also appointed United academy graduate Phil Neville to his coaching staff , having worked with the former England international for eight years at Everton . Retired midfielder Paul Scholes was also approached , but the former playmaker declined the position . `` I spoke with Paul Scholes as well . He felt he wanted to have some time off with his family , '' explained Moyes . `` I felt the right person was Ryan Giggs and he has been great . He has been on his UEFA pro licence course -- a European coaching qualification -- and after two days you can see how incredible a footballer he is . Ryan is taking steps forward and to get him and Phil Neville together is great . ''
Man Utd manager David Moyes says Wayne Rooney is not for sale . Alex Ferguson has been linked with a move away from United in recent months . Ryan Giggs holds first press conference since replacing Alex Ferguson . Moyes appoints Phil Neville and Phil Neville to the Old Trafford coaching staff .