Thiago Silva wants Wayne Rooney at Paris Saint-Germain

Paris Saint-Germain captain Thiago Silva has urged the club to continue their pursuit of Wayne Rooney in the January transfer window.

The striker's future at Manchester United is still uncertain despite his return to the side and to goalscoring form.

"I was hopeful that we would sign Wayne Rooney this summer, and I am hopeful that we still can," Silva told The Mirror. "It is clear his future at Manchester United is not certain. The player himself made it clear that he would like a new challenge.

"If he still feels that way in January or even next summer then, once again I would urge him to come and join PSG.

"We are the most exciting prospect in European football and it is clear from the ambition of our owners that we are going to be successful."

Rooney is likely to be involved in the Manchester derby, which takes place at 4pm on Sunday.