Manchester United transfer news: Wayne Rooney says he will only play for United or Everton in Premier League

A testimonial between Manchester United and Everton will take place at Old Trafford in August

Wayne Rooney lifts the FA Cup trophy at Wembley (Getty)

Wayne Rooney says he has no desire to play for another Premier League side after representing Manchester United and Everton, raising the slim possibility of a return to Goodison Park but hinting more towards a move abroad in future.

The 30-year-old is currently on international duty with England in Chantilly ahead of the European Championship but has recently announced a testimonial match will be played against former club Everton on August 3 ahead of the new campaign.

Rooney left Merseyside to join United for £26m in 2004 and has since lifted five Premier League titles alongside a Champions League triumph under former manager Sir Alex Ferguson in Moscow in 2008. The England record goal-scorer has been linked with a move to China in the past few months.

It remains unlikely that Rooney will leave any time soon following the announcement of Jose Mourinho as the new United manager, a coach the Liverpool-born striker is known to admire.

Speaking upon the announcement that United and Everton will play a testimonial at Old Trafford this summer, he told the Liverpool Echo: “For me there could not be a more special testimonial match. Manchester United and Everton are the only clubs I have played for as a professional footballer.

“I am happy to say now that, whatever may happen in the future, I will never play for another Premier League club. I owe United and Everton everything for giving me my footballing opportunities. Through the Wayne Rooney Foundation I want to put something back and, at the same time, say a heartfelt thanks to everyone at these great clubs who ever helped me in my career.

“Everton and United, along with my family, gave me the support and opportunity to help me achieve my goals and dreams. Having a young family of my own makes me realise it’s vital that every child gets the opportunity to grow up surrounded by love and support to give them a chance of fulfilling their potential.

“I hope The Wayne Rooney Foundation and its charity partners can improve and inspire the lives of children disadvantaged by family breakdown, abuse, health issues or lack of educational opportunities.”