This archive report was first published on 6 August 2019.
Former England captain Wayne Rooney, 33, has held talks with Derby County about a potential coaching role, marking a possible return to English football.
Rooney, who has a year left on his contract with DC United in Major League Soccer, is eyeing a career in management and has been approached by Derby County.
Derby County's owner, Mel Morris, is keen to follow the template set by Frank Lampard, who left the club to join Chelsea in 2018.
Rooney, England's all-time record goalscorer with 53 goals in 120 appearances, won five Premier League titles and the Champions League during his glittering career with Manchester United.
Published on August 6, 2019, The Standard reported that Rooney has spoken openly about his desire to move into coaching, with exploratory talks between Rooney and his advisers underway.
