Rooney rumors ramping up as agent checks out China

Speculation that Wayne Rooney will swap Manchester United for the Chinese Super League intensified on Thursday as British media reported that the player's agent, Paul Stretford, is in China to negotiate a potential deal.

Rooney has become increasingly marginalized at United, starting just three of his team's 13 matches this year, leading several Chinese clubs to believe the England international might be tempted by a big-money offer.

A BBC report on Thursday said it was not known which Chinese clubs Stretford has been speaking to.