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Chelsea backed to complete stunning deal for Man Utd striker in January
CHELSEA have been installed as favourites by a leading bookmaker to land Wayne Rooney in January.
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The Blues are in the hunt for a new striker, with Radamel Falcao struggling for form.
Recent reports have suggested Jose Mourinho could spring a surprise move for Manchester United reject Javier Hernandez.
But one leading bookmaker thinks Rooney could be Stamford Bridge bound.
SkyBet have offered odds of 7/1 for Rooney to make the switch to Chelsea.
Wayne Rooney has been backed to join Chelsea
Wayne Rooney (right) has been linked to Chelsea before
Paris Saint-Germain are second favourites at 10/1, while Arsenal are outsiders at 20/1.
Rooney has been the subject of Chelsea interest before and United rejected a bid in the summer of 2013 when David Moyes was in charge.
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