Manchester United make £10m bid for Chelsea target Daniele De Rossi

MANCHESTER UNITED have launched a bid worth £10m for Roma star Daniele De Rossi.

By Gary Jones/Published 30th August 2013

Roma star Daniele De Rossi

According to Corrierre della Serra, former England coach Fabio Capello suggested the Serie A legend as a solution to their current midfield problems.

De Rossi was open to a move earlier in the summer transfer window, at a time when Chelsea were heavily linked with the Italian international.

But the 30-year-old has developed a good relationship with the new America owners, who felt obligated to inform and discuss the £10m bid with him.

But the defensive midfielder "flatly refused" the opportunity to work under David Moyes at Old Trafford, according to the paper.

“Manchester United put in a bid for Roma star Daniele De Rossi”

The Premier League are yet to return with an improved offer but look unlikely to succeed with a new bid unless De Rossi has a last-minute change of heart.

Moyes is desperate to strengthen his ranks, in particular his midfield following the retirement of Paul Scholes, and are reportedly interested in wantaway Madrid ace Kaka.