As he turns 16, Rooney is due to sign scholarship forms with United ahead of committing to a pro contract next year when he becomes 17 years of age.
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Reports claimed the pro deal would be worth in the region of £50,000-a-year - which did raise eyebrows for those inside the game.
Rooney, the son of United legend Wayne Rooney, has now taken to social media to cool the speculation around the form of the club's scholarship offer.
Kai posted on his Instagram Story, he wrote: “Don't listen to mail (plus three laughing emojis)".