Rooney 'disappointed' by Everton

Want-away Everton striker Wayne Rooney has criticised the club’s handling of his transfer request.

Manchester United and Newcastle want to sign 18-year-old England star Rooney before Tuesday's transfer deadline.

United made a second bid for Rooney last night. Details were not released but according to Everton it bettered Newcastle’s second bid, which is believed to have been £23.5m (€35m).

Rooney handed in a transfer request on Friday, and Everton fans turned against him after the 2-1 win over West Brom at Goodison Park yesterday.

Abusive chants against Rooney boomed out around the stadium.

“I am absolutely gutted at what is happening here,” said Rooney. “It is clear that it’s time for me to leave Everton.

“I am disappointed at some of the things that have been said by Everton, especially considering that I know the truth.

“All clubs sell players, even Manchester United and Arsenal.”

Everton manager David Moyes made it clear on Friday that Rooney would not leave before the transfer deadline unless the club receive an offer that meets his valuation of the player.

“He feels he will be better to move on, but if we do not get the fee we want then we will stop him leaving before the deadline,” said Moyes.