Everton holding out for full Wayne cash

Wayne Rooney was expected to complete his £25million move to Manchester United today.

The main sticking point in the transfer, which must be completed before the Premier League's midnight deadline, has been over what percentage of the transfer will be directly related to the player's and United's future success.

The Everton chairman Bill Kenwright met with United chief executive David Gill for talks after yesterday's 0-0 draw between the two teams at Old Trafford.

United's proposal was to guarantee a payment of £20m spread over two seasons, with a further £5m being added should Rooney contribute to an agreed level of Premiership and Champions League success.

Kenwright sees Rooney's true value as closer to £30m and believes he may, in due course, receive the full amount after holding out for £20m, plus £6m based on results, and a sell-on clause of 25 per cent of the profit on any future transfer.