If that is indeed the case, it’s been mooted the 37-year-old could raid his current club Derby County to bring in new players.
Wayne Rooney’s side continued to be mired in off-the-field strife, the situation only worsening yesterday when Chris Kirchner - who had previously been granted exclusivity as preferred bidder - withdrew his offer.
Until the Rams find a new buyer, they’re unable to offer new deals to their out-of-contract players, whose deals will be expiring on June 30.
With that in mind, we’ve taken a look at the soon-to-be free agents that Rosenior could possibly target this summer:
7. Malcolm Ebiowei
Scored Derby’s opening goal during their 2-0 win at Bloomfield Road in April. A direct and powerful right-back, the 18-year-old made 16 appearances last season. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
8. Craig Forsyth
An experienced midfielder, the 33-year-old made 29 appearances for the Rams last season. A little injury prone. Photo: CameraSport - Mick Walker
9. Isaac Hutchinson
Another youngster who came through Derby’s Under-23 side, the former Southend United midfielder made 19 appearances during a loan spell with Crawley Town last season. Photo: CameraSport - Kevin Barnes
10. Colin Kazim-Richards
Experienced forward made 25 appearances, scoring four times. Been capped 37 times by the Turkish national team. Photo: Nigel French
11. Tom Lawrence
The standout name on the list, but likely to have the pick of some bigger clubs up the pyramid, with Celtic, Leeds United and Southampton already linked. Photo: CameraSport - Mick Walker
12. Ravel Morrison
The talented Manchester United product made 47 appearances last season for club and country, scoring six times. Photo: Nigel French