Former Everton forward Wayne Rooney is close to becoming the new head coach of MLS side D.C United, according to reports.
The 36-year-old, who enjoyed two spells at the Blues between 2002 and 2004 and 2017 and 2018, had been linked with the vacant managerial role at Goodison Park earlier this year after former manager Rafa Benitez was dismissed following a string of poor results on Merseyside.
However, despite the reported interest from his boyhood club, Rooney opted to see the season out with Derby County as he looked to achieve the remarkable feat of guiding the Rams to Championship safety after they had been docked 21 points earlier in the season as a punishment for financial breaches.
