Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney set for return to English football

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 11:05 - 10 October 2023

Wayne Rooney is reportedly close to taking over as Birmingham City manager after leaving his job at MLS side DC United.

Rooney left DC United last week and was immediately linked with a return to English football.

Birmingham City parted ways with John Eustace, who oversaw 21 wins in his 63 games in 15 months at St. Andrews.

Rooney close to Birmingham job

🚨🔵 Birmingham City has today parted company with manager John Eustace.

Wayne Rooney, expected to join as new head coach after leaving DC United. pic.twitter.com/bTdpp10HSv
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 9, 2023

According to MailSport, The former Everton, Manchester United and England star is now in advanced talks with Birmingham's US owners and their chief executive Garry Cook who has close links to Rooney's agent Paul Stretford.

The report further states that things could move very quickly allowing Rooney to be installed as new manager before the end of the week.

Birmingham are currently 6th in the Championship, coming off back-to-back wins.