Manchester United legend Roy Keane has described reports that Wayne Rooney could move to the Chinese Super League as "madness".

Widespread reports in the British media have suggested that the club captain is considering ending his 13-year association with United to take up a lucrative offer in the Far East.

According to the Daily Mail, Rooney's agent Paul Stretford flew to China earlier this week to discuss potential deals with Beijing Guoan, Tianjian Quanjian and Jiangsu Suning ahead of Tuesday's transfer deadline.

However, The Independent reports that Rooney would prefer to stay in England and would consider offers from other Premier League clubs.

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Keane made his opinion of the situation very clear when performing punditry duties on ITV.

The Irishman believes that Rooney still has plenty to offer at the top level, and a switch to China would not make any sense.

Keane told ITV:

"There is no way Wayne Rooney should be going to China, he can still play football at the top level in England, Germany, Spain, Italy - madness.

"Going to China is madness, he's 31 years old and there's plenty left for Wayne Rooney to do at the top level in Europe. I don't think he's short of money, is he?"

Whatever Rooney decides, it seems that it is becoming increasingly likely that he will leave United after falling down the pecking order under manager Jose Mourinho.

The forward has scored just five goals in all competitions and has only started eight Premier League games this season.

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