Wayne Rooney rejected an offer to join Chinese Super League team Beijing Guoan at the start of the season, the club's honorary chairman said.

Rooney has lost his regular starting place for Manchester United.

"We indeed made an approach for Rooney at the beginning of the season but he's informed us that he wants to stay in Manchester United," said Luo Ning.

"Rooney says he'll keep playing in the Premier League as long as his health allows. We even met with his agent."