Man United legend Wayne Rooney linked with managerial return to England

The 37-year-old DC United manager expressed uncertainty about his future with the MLS team earlier this week because his contract was due to expire in December.

Birmingham are considering signing the England star as their new manager with Rooney weighing his options.

Birmingham, a Championship team, is being mentioned as a potential destination for the Manchester United legend, he might be granted a way out.

The Blues, who are partially owned by Football superstar Tom Brady, are off to a good start this year under John Eustace, who has a deal through 2025.

However, according to Daily Mail as reported by the Sun, the club is preparing in case Eustace decides to leave.

After three victories and two draws from their first five league games, there is no sign that he will be fired.

However, Should Rangers decide to replace Michael Beale, he has been suggested as a potential candidate.

Rooney's final season as a head coach in England was the 2021/22 campaign when he took over a Derby team in deep trouble.

Despite performing an admirable job given the circumstances, Rooney's team was relegated.

The following year, he accepted the position with DC United, a team that was also having trouble and finished last in the Eastern Conference.

In the 2023 season, they are ranked ninth out of 15 clubs, and Rooney recently expressed his displeasure with his own circumstances as the team got ready for the final six weeks of the regular season.