Manchester United have rejected an improved offer from Chelsea for England striker Wayne Rooney.
The bid, made late on Sunday, was £25m plus add-ons but United maintain the 27-year-old is not for sale.
Rooney remains intent on leaving Old Trafford and is considering submitting a formal transfer request.
The striker is, however, expected travel to Sweden with the squad on Monday for a pre-season friendly against AIK in Stockholm on Tuesday.
Chelsea had an initial bid, of about £20m, turned down by United in July and have again been knocked back, despite upping their offer.
United manager David Moyes has continually stressed that Rooney will stay with the Premier League champions but Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho remains determined to bring him to Stamford Bridge.
The situation could come to a head later this week with Rooney giving serious thought to handing in a transfer request in order to force a move away from Old Trafford.
Rooney is, however, expected to play against AIK and could also be involved in Rio Ferdinand's testimonial against Seville at Old Trafford on Friday.
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