Wayne Rooney should stay at Manchester United and work to reclaim his place in Jose Mourinho's starting XI, says former team-mate Phil Neville.
Rooney's representatives have spoken to Chinese Super League club Tianjin Quanjian but talks did not progress.
However, the 31-year-old England captain's departure in the summer is looking increasingly likely.
"He's not in the team, but he shouldn't write off his United career," ex-Reds defender Neville told BBC Radio 5 live.
"I don't see Wayne Rooney playing football in China, I really don't," he added.
"He's a home bird.