Moyes won’t press Rooney

David Moyes has told Wayne Rooney he will not attempt to convince him to stay at Manchester United as the striker prepares to hand in a transfer request at the club.

It is thought that Rooney is close to officially demanding to leave Old Trafford after Chelsea had two bids – the latest of which was worth €34.62m – rejected for the England international.

Rooney pulled out of last night’s 1-1 draw with AIK Solna in Stockholm, citing a shoulder injury, but the saga over his future is set to rumble on.