As the Wayne Rooney transfer saga continues to be the talk of the summer, Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has added fuel to the drama flame by making comments that suggest Manchester United's David Moyes to being the sole reason to Rooney's desire to leave.
Rooney already had ill feelings after a bad fallout with Sir Alex Ferguson last season and his relationship with the club appeared beyond repair after it was said that he had been left "angry and confused" by Moyes hinting last month that he might have to accept a squad role behind Robin van Persie.
During this time, Chelsea has attempted to relish in the opportunity by continually going after Rooney, despite already having two bids rejected.
"We are trying to get a player that a manager told 'You will be a second option' for him. We are not going for Van Persie," Mourinho said. "They don't have to be against me. If I say Ramires is a second option for me and he plays when Lampard is tired or injured if someone comes here to get Ramires nobody is upset."
Mourinho was asked whether if Moyes should shoulder the blame his reply was: "Of course."
"In every big team I am not criticising you have first options and second options and those second options must be very good players" he said. "Of course big teams must have second choices. Big players too. The point is if the players are happy to accept that situation."
Mourinho previously said he'll continue his pursuit for Rooney until the transfer window closes, showing dedication to making the striker his newest edition.
"We will try until the last day to add a new player to the squad a striker but in this moment every striker has a club every striker belongs to somebody and I don't think it's ethical that I name players that belong to other clubs" said Mourinho.
Chelsea is expected to make their third bid later this week but remain mindful of United's reluctance to sell the England forward.
If Chelsea fail to sign Rooney this summer, they will likely continue their pursuit in January, and then again next summer if necessary.
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