The Rooney Toons are Over As Everton Reject Bid

By Matthew Jones
August 23 2004

Everton have rejected Newcastle's recent £20m bid for Wayne Rooney, although Toon chairman Freddy Shepherd insists that the offer will remain on the table for some time.

Everton's head of media, Ian Ross, told the club website:

"I can confirm that we have received a £20 million offer for Wayne Rooney from Newcastle United. This bid has been turned down."