Rooney has returned from the United States after spending a week in Oregon with sponsors Nike to aid his recovery from an ankle injury that has kept him out of action for three weeks.
United manager Sir Alex Ferguson revealed the England international will be closely assessed before a decision is made as to whether he will play any part against the Latics at Old Trafford on Saturday.
He told an audience at the Aspire4Sport conference in Doha, Qatar: "Wayne has had a good week in Oregon. He's done well.
"Now, he's back and he will train today (Wednesday).
"We have to assess if he is ready to get into the first team. That is an area which I couldn't give you an answer because the only evidence we will have is on the training field and I'll see that tomorrow (Thursday)."
The 25-year-old had threatened to quit Old Trafford before eventually signing a contract that makes him the highest-paid player in United's 132-year history.
And Ferguson said Rooney had taken 'bad advice' from an agent who is 'not the most popular man in the world'.
"The boy rushed in," he said.
"The minute the response of the public and supporters and press had a say, he changed his mind immediately because he knew he made a mistake.
"He immediately apologised and agreed on a new contract in a couple of hours."
Ferguson said he felt any rift between the fans and Rooney would eventually heal as long as his performance improves.
"I think the evidence will be on the football pitch," he said.
"We want to get Wayne to his best. When that happens, everything will be OK."
Ferguson added: "The minute a footballer becomes more important than a manager, your club is dead.
"The history of this club goes right down the drain.
"I am the most important man at Manchester United. It has to be that way."
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