David Moyes offers unsettled striker Wayne Rooney way back at Manchester United following transfer request "A lot of people use the terminology 'street footballer" and I really think Wayne was the last of the classic street footballers. You could see him in the street, hitting the ball against the walls with his friends. Part of that culture has gone but, coming from Glasgow, I knew what it was like. I do think Wayne really was the last true street footballer I have worked with. With the 27-year-old expected to report for England duty on May 27 for the friendlies against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil and with his wife, Coleen, due to give birth to the couple's second child within the next fortnight, Moyes is likely to meet Rooney next week to clarify the player's position and that of the club. Ferguson's falling out with Rooney appeared to be amply illustrated following the Swansea game by the Scot's cursory handshake with his striker after the player had received his Premier League winners" medal. In contrast, Ferguson warmly embraced the other members of his title-winning squad. While Rooney has been a key figure for United since signing a new contract in October 2010, following a divisive public attempt to force a move, fault lines exposed by his week-long conflict with the club have remained during the intervening years and there is now a belief that the player has been paying the price for his 2010 actions during Ferguson's final days and weeks as manager. Ferguson's decision to go public with his transfer request has done little to dispel the perception of friction between the two. Ferguson has repeatedly voiced his concerns over Rooney's form, fitness and confidence this season and, with the goalscoring success of Robin van Persie shifting the emphasis away from the former Everton striker, the United team have moved on from their previous reliance on Rooney's goals. United sources have claimed that Rooney's decision to submit a transfer request is based on his frustration at losing his regular position in the team and Rooney's determination to seek a challenge elsewhere. While Rooney's future is the most high-profile issue in Moyes's in-tray at United, the Scot is also due to consider other time-sensitive matters such as defender Rio Ferdinand's contract, the future of Portuguese winger Nani and the club's potential sales and purchases this summer. Former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has emerged as a possible target following claims in the London Evening Standard that United had made a move for the Barcelona player, but there has been no confirmation of any interest from within Old Trafford. Moyes's most immediate priority is likely to be the sanctioning of a new one-year contract for Ferdinand. Ferdinand's contract expires at the end of June. Moyes's arrival could signal a reprieve for Nani, who had been expected to be sold by Ferguson.