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Everton officials have rejected a £20million offer from Premiership rivals Newcastle for teenage striker Wayne Rooney.
The England striker has been linked with a number of clubs, including Manchester United and Chelsea in recent months.
But Newcastle today became the first club to make a concrete bid for the striker - and it was immediately turned down.
An Everton spokesman told the club website tonight: 'I can confirm that we have received a £20 million offer for Wayne Rooney from Newcastle.
'This bid has been turned down.'
I don't get this at all, Rooney is a good player but why the hell are Newcastle using the money from woodgate's transfer on a foreward when they already have 4 very good ones. They need a centre back, not a striker. I'm really confused about this. The only way I see it planning out is if they offer Bellamy and Dyer and like 25 million and get Rooney and Yobo in return but I think thats unlikely
Everton officials have rejected a £20million offer from Premiership rivals Newcastle for teenage striker Wayne Rooney.
The England striker has been linked with a number of clubs, including Manchester United and Chelsea in recent months.
But Newcastle today became the first club to make a concrete bid for the striker - and it was immediately turned down.
An Everton spokesman told the club website tonight: 'I can confirm that we have received a £20 million offer for Wayne Rooney from Newcastle.
'This bid has been turned down.'
I don't get this at all, Rooney is a good player but why the hell are Newcastle using the money from woodgate's transfer on a foreward when they already have 4 very good ones. They need a centre back, not a striker. I'm really confused about this. The only way I see it planning out is if they offer Bellamy and Dyer and like 25 million and get Rooney and Yobo in return but I think thats unlikely