Wayne Rooney's eldest son, Kai, has reportedly been offered a new contract by Manchester United as he looks to follow in his father's footsteps. The 16-year-old attacker, who has been in the United academy for several years, is among a group of 14 highly-rated youngsters to receive new terms, according to The Sun.
The proposed deal would initially be a one-year scholarship, converting to a three-year professional contract when Kai turns 17. It is claimed the agreement would be worth around £50,000 a year plus an annual signing-on fee, though the Rooney family has yet to approve it.
Kai appeared to dismiss the reports on his Instagram story, posting: 'Don't listen to mail.' His mother, Coleen, has previously stated that she and Wayne have not pressured their children into football, saying: 'We've never pressured them into even playing football. We've always just let them decide what they want to do.'
Wayne Rooney, Manchester United's all-time record goalscorer, recently expressed pride after watching Kai play for the under-18s in the FA Youth Cup against Derby County. He said: 'It brought back memories of when I played in the Youth Cup for Everton. It was a proud moment and I’m delighted for him.'
