Mourinho says Rooney to Everton talk is 'nonsense'


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  • Saturday, 04 Mar 2017

Britain Soccer Football - Southampton v Manchester United - EFL Cup Final - Wembley Stadium - 26/2/17 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho at the end of the match Action Images via Reuters / Carl Recine Livepic

(Reuters) - Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho dismissed as "nonsense" media reports that captain Wayne Rooney is open to the idea of returning to his boyhood club Everton at the end of the season.

The 31-year-old striker's future was the subject of speculation last month, with British media reporting that a move to China was on the cards until Rooney released a statement reiterating his commitment to United.

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