D.C. United manager Wayne Rooney has brutally shut down reports he is trying to bring England international Jesse Lingard to Major League Soccer.
Rooney took the reins of the Washington-based franchise a year ago and is currently enjoying his first full season in charge. With former Premier League stars like Christian Benteke lining up for United, Rooney has the team sitting eighth in the Eastern Conference.
Following seven-time Ballon D’Or winner Lionel Messi ’s sensational move to Inter Miami, rumours have been rife surrounding which stars could also make the move stateside now the European transfer window is open. Lingard is one such name now he is a free agent.