Wayne Rooney was said to be ‘angry and confused’

Suggestion that a second bid will be held-back due to Rio Ferdinand's testimonial on August 9

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Phil Jones insists he is 'happy' at Manchester United despite utility role

The 21-year-old wants to be a centre-back

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The Spanish side could sell one Arsenal target to another club and use the finances to buy the other

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Romelu Lukaku makes strong case for leading the line at Chelsea ahead of Fernando Torres and Demba Ba

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Striker completes surprising U-turn following link with £25m move to Tottenham as he signs a four-year-deal to stay at Villa Park

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The right-back is entering the final year of his contract

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Transfer news: David Moyes says Manchester United should know more in 'the next few days' over pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas

United manager insists that the club are working hard to bring in new faces despite lack of movement in the transfer window so far

Jose Mourinho confirmed that Chelsea had made an 'economic bid' for Wayne Rooney

Transfer news: David Moyes insists yet again that Wayne Rooney will not leave Manchester United in response to Jose Mourinho

The Chelsea boss had said that Rooney can ill-afford to be second choice at United in a World Cup year, but Moyes reiterates he will not be leaving

Gonzalo Higuain

Transfer news: Gonzalo Higuain admits surprise at claims Chelsea want to sign him as Arsenal move continues to stall

Real Madrid striker is quoted in Spain as claiming that Jose Mourinho wants to sign him despite Arsenal interest

Denis Irwin (l) has said that he believes David Moyes when he says Wayne Rooney will not leave Manchester United

Transfer news: Denis Irwin says if David Moyes claims Wayne Rooney will not be leaving, his word is 'good enough for me'

Former Manchester United left-back has given his support to Moyes as the Rooney transfer saga continues to roll

Christian Benteke: the Belgian striker has scored 18 goals this year

Christian Benteke returns for pre-season training with Aston Villa despite speculation surrounding a move to Tottenham

Striker would have faced a fine had he failed to appear at the club today but Spurs could be ready to launch a £20m bid for the Belgian

Petr Cech on the pre-season tour

Transfer news: Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is a 'great player' says Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech

The Blues have made an offer in the region of £20m for Rooney

Florentino Perez, has dismissed speculation that Gonzalo Higuain (pictured) is about to join Arsenal

Arsenal transfer news: Wenger could be priced out of Gonzalo Higuain deal with Real Madrid's valuation rocketing to £37m

The Gunners may switch their attention to other targets Luis Suarez and Wayne Rooney as Arsene Wenger continues his search for a striker

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