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Alisher Usmanov has again spoken out about Arsenal’s transfer policy, encouraging them to work on a deal for Wayne Rooney.

However, his attempts to win over Arsenal fans may be hindered by the fact he’s chosen to throw his weight behind a controversial potential signing.

On the England international forward, Usmanov said:

"He is a great player, there would be great success for Rooney if he joined Arsenal, and for Arsenal too.

He also backed Arsene Wenger, and said he feels the club will be successful in the near future, rather more positive comments than the shareholder has made before:

"We as shareholders point to some drawbacks in the management of the club, but Wenger is a great coach and the club is progressing in the commercial sense. We should trust him."

"It is high time for the club to win the highest trophies in the European Champions League, but I believe in the club's future."

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Usmanov often attracts criticism from fans for making unwelcome comments, and he will receive a mixed reception after backing a move for Rooney.

Some fans feel it would be an expensive waste of money for a player in decline, though there are also a number of fans very keen on the move.

If Usmanov had backed the popular choice of Fellaini, for example, he would have received a far better response.

However, it’s good to see him offering constructive advice rather than his usual “SPEND MORE MONEY”comments.

Usmanov wants Rooney at the club, but do you?

Give your view

Poll results:

Buy ... Rooney.. now! - 49.7%
Don't waste money on Rooney - 50.3%

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#9 Alex 2013-07-01 10:09
Rooney should sign, he is in top 3 best strikers worldwide, last season wasnt that good only because he was playing as an offensive mid fielder behind van persie
-1 #8 DK 2013-06-26 12:46
Rooney is a great player and he is in age of great success as was to RVP, see how he helped Man U, I would be much better to see Rooney in front with Higuain and at the middle see strong ones, it w'd help the teams leap expected fruits
-1 #7 Life 2013-06-22 23:41
I love to see rooney with red and whrite
-2 #6 donijack 2013-06-22 01:01
unless he plays for manutd, i'd love him in red and white jersey
+1 #5 TC 2013-06-21 20:36
Fat boy Rooney can stay with the manure
-1 #4 ashlarry 2013-06-21 14:04
rooney is just 27, same age as Koscielny, younger than some of our best performers in the team so lets stop talking like he's 40. we need players with a similar drive and determination
-1 #3 Amly Dave 2013-06-20 16:55
Although Rooney is on the decline, i think he's still capable of giving his contribution. There are players of 30years and over who have done better than the younger ones. Last season we saw that in our run-away soldier, RVP.
-1 #2 Scott 2013-06-20 16:15
If usmanov cares so much why does he not fund the purchase of the players

Open your wallet
+9 #1 Bucks 2013-06-20 13:59
Why not buy Lewandowski for Rooney money. You'll get a younger and better striker for cheaper money than Rooney.