Rooney on fire, but will United have to sell?

Wayne Rooney is becoming as important to Manchester United as Cristiano Ronaldo was in the previous two seasons. Last night Rooney fired United into the League Cup final with a last-minute goal against local rivals Manchester City.

This followed Rooney's four-goal salvo to destroy Hull City at the weekend, and puts the striker on 21 goals for the season.

Rooney's importance to United will be mirrored by his importance to England in this World Cup year, and boss Fabio Capello and all England followers will be praying that no injuries ruin the chances of Rooney spearheading England's assault on the world crown.

There is another worry for United. The only way they managed to turn in a profit last year was in the selling of Ronaldo. The profit was almost exactly what Ronaldo was sold for. Does that mean that to service their massive debt, United will become a selling club? Does it mean that come the summer, Rooney will have to go to pay off more interest?

No wonder United fans are up in arms about the debt of late.