Chelsea boss willing to match massive wages and land star. Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney wants a massive £70 million contract, which Chelsea are willing to match Rooney is looking for an improvement on his current £250,000-a-week salary and would want a five-year contract to stay at the club. But although Rooney’s form has dramatically improved this season – after a major dip during the last campaign, explained by a breakdown between the player and former manager Sir Alex Ferguson – the club remain reluctant to make such a massive financial commitment to a man who is now 28 years old. The club’s hand is strengthened by the fact that while it was widely known Rooney wanted away in the summer, only two teams displayed a genuine interest because of the phenomenal financial commitment.