Rooney, Chicharito and Fabregas on new MLS club's shortlist

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Rooney, Chicharito and Fabregas on new MLS club's shortlist

The side want to sign a player with a global reputation for their first season in 2018, and Manchester United’s skipper is in their sights.

WAYNE ROONEY IS among a number of global stars wanted by LA FC for their first season in Major League Soccer in 2018.

The Manchester United and England captain has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford after falling down the pecking order under manager Jose Mourinho, with a transfer to a major American side touted as a possible option.

Chinese Super League side Beijing Guoan saw an approach rejected by Rooney at the start of the season, according to their honorary president, who said the 31-year-old made it clear that he wants to stay at United.

But the Los Angeles franchise, who will make their debut in the United States’ top flight in two years’ time, would jump at the chance to sign England’s record goalscorer.

“Wayne Rooney is an example of the calibre of player we are looking to bring to LA FC,” owner Tom Penn told ESPN FC. “He is one of 10 names we are looking at, but we are a long way from signing anybody up right now.