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United will NOT accept a third bid from Chelsea for Wayne Rooney after the two sides clash on Monday.

Reports have claimed the Reds had given Jose Mourinho an indication they would be prepared to listen to offers for the striker as long as they could find a suitable replacement.

And the self-styled Special One confirmed on Wednesday night he would be making a third bid for the 27-year-old after the Old Trafford clash.

But M.E.N. Sport understands United officials are furious at what they perceive to be calculated attempts in West London to unsettle Rooney before the early-season crunch encounter – boss David Moyes’ first home game in charge. A Reds’ source said: “Our position on Wayne has not changed in the last 12 months and Chelsea know that.

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“There is lot of anger and a perception that the latest comments have been made purely to get into the player’s head before the match.”

Reports have claimed Rooney (below), a substitute in Saturday’s 4-1 triumph at Swansea City on the opening day of the season, is intent on leaving - and if that is the case he may yet try and force a move.

But on Tuesday night he was snapped looking relaxed and happy at a team-bonding meal in Manchester city centre organised by Moyes.

Meanwhile the source added that United’s attempts to bolster their squad are ‘ongoing’. As we revealed yesterday, Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini remains the No.1 target ahead of Real Madrid pair Luka Modric and Mesut Ozil.

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