Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has suggested that he wants Wayne Rooney to continue his career at Old Trafford by stating that he enjoys playing alongside the forward.

The England international was the subject of two rejected bids from Chelsea in the summer window following reports that the 27-year-old was keen to leave the club.

However, a move failed to materialise and Rooney has begun the season under manager David Moyes by scoring three goals, two of which came in United's victory over Bayer Leverkusen last night, boosting his tally to 200.

"Wayne played really well," Van Persie told MUTV. "I love to play with him as he can do everything, he can drop, he can go in behind, he can play the short and the long game. He did really well."

Rooney also found the net in United's 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace last weekend.