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Parker: Rooney needs to leave Manchester United but stay in the Premier League

The England captain has struggled for games at Old Trafford, but Parker believes a China switch would be the wrong move at this point

Former Manchester United defender Paul Parker believes Wayne Rooney has to consider leaving Old Trafford - but only if another Premier League club comes knocking.

Rooney, 31, has struggled to show his best football in the current term, despite passing Sir Bobby Charlton as United's all-time top scorer.

Reports have linked the England captain with a move to China, which could even occur this month, despite Jose Mourinho's hopes of retaining the striker.