Wayne Rooney reveals the latest on Sheffield United target Michael Cooper

The Star, Sheffield

Plymouth Argyle manager Wayne Rooney reveals the latest on Sheffield United target Michael Cooper after the goalkeeper was left out of the Pilgrims' side for their defeat to Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough

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00:00Yeah, I think firstly, Conor has performed very well all season and I spoke to Paul Pogba

00:08because at the start of pre-season he said he would perform better if he were to come out and play.

00:15So, that's the reason.

00:17Yeah, and listen, I think, as I said before, there has been a bit of football and a bit of having reached the valuation,

00:23which is number one. So, from our point of view, that's where we stand as a football club.

00:29But, yeah, as I said, the decision to play was purely based on what I've seen in pre-season.

00:34Yeah, I spoke to him, he understands it, he understands what's going on behind it.

00:39And, of course, from my point of view, it's not an easy moment for him as well.

00:43There's a lot of speculation, I'm sure he's aware of what's happened and the bits where we've seen it.

00:48So, I think, firstly, I need players who are fully motivated and committed to play.

00:55I have no idea, I think, as you said, I think, as a footballer, we do need to make a decision.

01:01And, obviously, the pitch we received, and not the valuation, but from our point of view,

01:08and I think it's really important for me to say I have the early on Michael State.

01:11I think he's a fantastic goalkeeper.

01:13But I think sometimes it gets taken out of the manager's hands as well,

01:18in terms of what conversations we've had with Michael and the club.

01:24So, oh, yeah, I hope he is.

01:27I can't say I'm 100 per cent confident, probably not.

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