Writing in the programme for Rooney's testimonial game against his former club Everton, Ferguson said he had tried to buy Rooney when he was 14 before paying nearly £30m for him four years later.
Isaga oo wax ka qorayey barnaamika xuska loogu sameenayo Xiddigii hore ee Everton, Ferguson waxa uu sheegay in uu isku dayey la soo saxiixashada Rooney oo 14 sano jira kahor inta uusan ku dhawaad £30m ku soo qaadan afar sano kaddib.