UPDATE: The website has since apologised for the article saying it was "untrue".
SportsDirect News wishes to express its sincere apologies to Wayne Rooney and Triple S Sports & Entertainment Group for publishing the article "Newcastle in shock Rooney bid", which was formulated and published without authority, merit and is untrue.
The Mike Ashley owned Sports News Direct, an offshoot of his SportsDirect.com online sportswear shop published a story this afternoon claiming that Newcastle United was set to make a bid for Wayne Rooney.
From Sports Direct News:
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.
A source close to the negotiations told us: “Newcastle 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 Newcastle and Rooney’s agent, though the two clubs haven’t spoken directly yet.”
Alex Ferguson admitted on Sunday that Wayne Rooney had made a transfer request to Manchester United.
I wonder who is that "source close to the negotiations"?
Perhaps someone going by the pseudonym, 'Mike A'?
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