Analysing the Transfer Gossip: August 4

Chelsea are preparing an “imminent” second bid of around £40m for Rooney – and the England striker will leap at the chance to become Jose Mourinho’s number one striker at Stamford Bridge.

Full story: Mail on SundayWhat’s the story? Meh, are they? As I said at the time of the first bid, it seems like Chelsea’s interest is superficial, just to rock the boat at United. If not, why haven’t they followed it up?Does it make sense? No. United don’t sell to English clubs.Is the price right? Yeah it’s pretty fair, but only if you are from overseas.Will it happen? 3/10 – Despite everything saying it shouldn’t and won’t there’s been so much nonsense this summer that it’s hard to completely rule out.