The England striker has been a revelation this season, scoring 34 goals in all competitions but he feels United should add another prolific marksman in the close season.

"If you look at the team in 1999 that won the treble we had four forwards, all capable of scoring goals," Rooney told The People.

"Now there is me, (Dimitar) Berbatov and Michael Owen. There is Federico Macheda too, but if we can get one more top forward in it would give us the right balance."

Chelsea are favorites to win the Premier League and deny United from claiming an unprecedented fourth consecutive title.

A win for the Blues, who have a one-point lead over United, at home to Wigan Athletic on Sunday will be enough to hand them their first league triumph since 2006.

"If we can bring in two big-name players in it would give us a good chance of getting the league back if Chelsea do win it," Rooney said.