Rooney pre Blades press conference
Highlights
Bielik and Buchanan both in full training. Buchanan ahead of Bielik in pursuit of full fitness. Bielik a couple of weeks away. Could arrange some behind-closed-doors games for Bielik.
Goalkeeper
Rooney says he is looking at bringing in a third keeper following Marshall's departure. No mention of which keeper.
Squad
Nathan Byrne and Louie Sibley are fit and available for Saturday
Phil Jagielka
Rooney says a deal is agreed with Jagielka, but waiting for EFL clearance... I say... good
Sam Baldock
Rooney says he will not be re-signing Sam Baldock, whose contract expires on Jan 17... I say.... rumours Baldock has already gone
Louie Sibley
Rooney says rumours that Sibley going out are false. He describes the player as a big part of his plans.
Amad Diallo
Rooney says there are various players they are looking at to come in and improve the squad. Rooney says Diallo is a player he likes but says him arriving at the club in January is 'very unlikely'..... I say..... that should please the many who have posted online in the past 2 days we'd signed him already
Tonight or tomorrow
Rooney is saying that with “some confidence”. The EFL making decisions today. We should know by tonight or tomorrow
Preferred bidder
Rooney says we should all know by tomorrow about a preferred bidder
That's about it, folks