Wayne Rooney won't demand a transfer from Manchester United this week.

The Daily Mail says his determination to leave the club has softened since the start of the season, according to training ground sources at the club.

"After being moody and withdrawn for a month all of a sudden he was laughing and joking again," revealed a training ground source.

Chelsea are expected to deliver a final bid for the England striker today.

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