Jose Mourinho says he has no intention of forcing Wayne Rooney out of Manchester United, adding that "you have to ask him" about a potential move to China.

 

Rooney is being linked to a number of Chinese Super League clubs.

"You have to ask him, this isn't a question for me," Mourinho said. "You'll have to ask him. If one day Rooney wants to leave the club then it isn't because of me, I will never force a legend out. You have to ask him."

Mourinho was unable to say if Rooney would be fit in time to feature in the EFL Cup final against Southampton on Sunday.