English Premier League champions Manchester United have rejected a bid for striker Wayne Rooney from rivals Chelsea. The West London club revealed in a statement released Wednesday that it has submitted a "written offer" for the unsettled striker. "Chelsea Football Club can confirm that yesterday it made a written offer to Manchester United for the transfer of Wayne Rooney," the Chelsea statement read. The fee is not known, but reports in the UK media on Wednesday speculated that Chelsea might be offering winger Juan Mata or defender David Luiz plus cash in the return for the services of Rooney. But the club flatly reject the claim.
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Unsettled Man Utd striker subject of a "written offer" by West London club
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Striker played second fiddle to Robin van Persie during 2012/13 season
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Rooney reported to be "angry and confused" at treatment by Manchester United
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Returning Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho describes offer as "clean" and "ethical"
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@placeholder's interest in Rooney is the latest twist in a long-running saga about the striker's future.
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Chelsea's interest in @placeholder is the latest twist in a long-running saga about the striker's future.
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Rumors of the 27-year-old's discontent began to surface towards the end of last season as @placeholder were romping to a 20th League title.
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"He is a @placeholder player and will remain a Manchester United player.