Mourinho Silent On Rooney

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has refused to be drawn on reports of renewed interest in Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney.

The Blues had two bids for Rooney rejected in the summer and there has been speculation that Mourinho is ready to pounce for the England international if United fail to qualify for the Champions League at the end of the season.

Mourinho was asked about Rooney, who is currently sidelined with a groin problem, at his press conference ahead of Saturday's Premier League game at Hull.

The Portuguese responded by shaking his head and insisting he was not prepared to speak about a player from a team Chelsea are scheduled to face at Stamford Bridge next Sunday.

"I don't want to speak about it," Mourinho said.

"We play Man United in a few days. I don't think it's nice to speak about a Man United player.

"You have to ask him (Rooney). You have to ask the player. And Man United because Man United has a contract with the player that doesn't end at the end of the season."

Mourinho believes United will still finish in the top four at the end of the season under David Moyes even though they are currently five points adrift in seventh place with 18 games left this season.

"I don't think they have a problem," added Mourinho.

"In this moment they are not top four in the Premier League, but they can be at the end of the season.

"A new manager, but a club with a fantastic culture of supporting the manager.

"I don't feel any problem for David. He works. Better results will arrive and he will be for many years in the club and will reach good results."