Barcelona poised to join Wayne Rooney race

Manchester: Spanish champions Barcelona could be ready to rival Real Madrid and Chelsea for Wayne Rooney's signature. The Catalan giants are poised to join the bidding for the want away Manchester United striker, according to the Sun.

Rooney is set for showdown talks with new Old Trafford boss David Moyes latest this week after demanding to leave the EPL champions while Sir Alex Ferguson was counting down to his retirement.

Fergie told Rooney that he would be going nowhere, but Jose Mourinho is determined to sign the England star for Chelsea, while new Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti will consider a move this summer if the unhappy striker fails to patch up his differences with United.

Manchester United have already submitted bid for Barcelona's midfielder Thiago and player swap plus cash deal can be on.