Wayne Rooney And David de Gea Wanted By La Liga President Javier Tebas

La Liga president Javier Tebas admits he would like to see Wayne Rooney and David de Gea playing in Spain.

De Gea was close to a move to Real Madrid in the summer, but a deal was scuppered at the final hour of the Spanish deadline day and the goalkeeper has since signed a new deal at Old Trafford.

In an interview with Spanish newspaper AS, Tebas pinpointed the United pair as stars he wished played in La Liga.

"I'd like to have seen Rooney play in Spain," self-confessed Real Madrid fan Tebas said. "I'd like to have seen a Premier League icon play in our league, but there's also [Franck] Ribery.

"De Gea is one of the best goalkeepers in the world and I wish he played in our league, regardless of who for."

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