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Wayne Rooney confirms plans to raid Manchester United and Manchester City for youngsters

Wayne Rooney has confirmed Derby County's interest in raiding Manchester United and Manchester City for a trio of youngsters to bolster the Rams' squad for the 2021-22 campaign.

The Championship outfit get their season underway against Huddersfield today, with Rooney intent on keeping the East Midlands club away from the drop zone after flirting with relegation in 2020-21.

Off-field issues has seen Rooney left with a small playing squad, with the former England and United star in need of fresh faces to stave off a relegation fight for a second season running.