Apparently there is now a rival bid for Bale, or at least Spurs are claiming there is one.
Could this be United moving for Bale, Rooney then freed up for Chelsea, then Chelsea, who just poached Willian from under Spurs' nose, moving on one of their attacking options to Spurs? The article refers to Spurs talking to Chelsea about picking up a player that has been made surplus by Willian (which I hope is not Mata, though there has been smoke around him leaving).
Rooney bid has been delayed, but I can see a new bid being lodged right after tonight's game
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23841998