Wayne Rooney could join Championship club following DC United departure
Sources close to Wayne Rooney have refused to rule out a move to Birmingham City, talkSPORT understands.
The Manchester United legend is now a free agent after MLS side DC United announced his departure on Saturday.
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Rooney took charge at the club in July 2022, with the decision for him to leave one that was 'mutual' between both parties.
However, he could be set to make a return to management very soon, with Birmingham a potential destination.
Their American owners, with NFL legend Tom Brady a recent investor, are known to be admirers of Rooney and have so far been reluctant to give manager John Eustace a new contract.
Birmingham currently sit sixth in the Championship after 11 games and ten points off the automatic promotion spots.
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Such a move for Rooney would see him make a comeback to the dugout in English football after his spell at Derby County.
He initially joined the Rams as a player in 2020 before becoming their interim boss, and then permanent manager a year later.
Rooney resigned from his role in 2022 and joined DC United just weeks later, returning to the club after starring as a player.
Despite a 2-0 win over New York City FC on Saturday, they missed out on the play-offs for the fourth consecutive year.
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Speaking on his departure, he said: "It's the right time. I've done everything I can to get this club into the playoffs. It's not a single thing that's happened. It's about timing.
"What lies ahead, I don't know. I've seen a lot of reports in the media. I'm going back with nothing lined up."
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