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Thiago Silva still hoping PSG can sign Manchester United's Wayne Rooney
PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN defender Thiago Silva is still clinging onto the hope that his club can sign Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney in January.
Rooney, who was on target for United in their 4-1 drubbing away to Manchester City yesterday, stayed at Old Trafford after being the subject of frenzied speculation in the summer window.
It is thought the 27-year-old will sign a new contract, but Silva is still hopeful PSG could land him when the window reopens.
"I was hopeful we would sign Wayne Rooney this summer and I am hopeful that we still can," Silva told a national paper.
"It is clear his future at Manchester United is not certain.
"The player himself has made it clear that he would like a new challenge.
"If he still feels that way in January or even next summer then, once again, I would urge him to come and join PSG.
"We are the most exciting project in European football and it is clear from the ambition of our owners that we are going to be successful."