Jose Mourinho said he is calm about signing Rooney

The 27-year-old has expressed his desire to leave the club but Premier League champions confirm they rejected a second bid for the striker

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Jose Mourinho said he is calm about signing Rooney

Chelsea set to make improved £40m offer for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney

Chelsea are said to be readying an improved offer for Manchester United's Wayne Rooney after their original £30m bid was turned down.

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Demba Ba ready to fight for Chelsea place amid competition from Fernando Torres, Romelu Lukaku and possibly Wayne Rooney

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The game was moved due to the Blues' involvement in the Super Cup

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The striker is angling for a switch away from Old Trafford

Wayne Rooney was frustrated for a large part of last season

Transfer news: David Moyes reiterates that Wayne Rooney will not leave Manchester United and sets August 6 as his return date

Striker has been out of action with a hamstring injury while Jose Mourinho has expressed significant interest in signing the England international

GUUS HIDDINK: The Dutchman is available to take over at Barcelona after leaving Anzhi Makhachkala

Anzhi billionaires caught short by Guus Hiddink’s sudden exit

Hiddink will be replaced by former Manchester United manager Rene Muelensteen

Andre Schurrle

Waiting game over for Andre Schurrle as he prepares to make debut for Mourinho's Chelsea

Acquisition by Chelsea was approved by the one man whose approval he really sought – Jose Mourinho

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Ryan Bertrand ready to graft to make it at the Bridge after turning down Liverpool move

Bertrand opts to stay at club he joined as a 15-year-old from Gillingham in hope of being Cole's successor

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Jose Mourinho tells John Terry to show he is worth new Chelsea deal

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