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Alex Young

Wayne Rooney wants Manchester United to re-sign player let go on a free by Erik ten Hag

Thoughts: Wayne Rooney - (PA Wire)

Wayne Rooney has called on Manchester United to re-sign David De Gea.

Current goalkeeper Andre Onana continues to underwhelm - no goalkeeper has made more mistakes leading to goals this season in the Premier League - and Rooney has seen enough.

De Gea was allowed to leave on a free transfer almost two years ago, when former manager Erik ten Hag was in charge, having made over 500 appearances for the club and being named the club’s Player of the Year four times.

Rooney also wants Victor Osimhen signed amid ongoing frustrations over Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zikzee’s miserable form in front of goal.

Osimhen is currently on loan at Galatasaray after being frozen out by Napoli, and is expected to be on the move again this summer.

"I'd sign David de Gea back. I think Manchester United have missed him and I think he would do an amazing job," Rooney told Amazon Prime.

“The second I'd sign Osimhen as a number nine. He's a good striker and possibly available.”

Rooney also hopes the club moves for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.

Guehi is expected to be much in demand this summer, with Chelsea previously showing interest and Tottenham failing with a deadline-day bid in January.

He continued: “The third one I'd sign, it would probably be difficult, but I'd try to sign Guehi from Crystal Palace. As a centre-back he'd have a really good impact."

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