Derby County are keen to appoint Wayne Rooney as a player‑coach.
The former England skipper still has over two seasons left on the contract he signed with Major League Soccer team DC United last summer.
However, Rams owner Mel Morris feels Rooney could provide the impetus required to get the club back into the Premier League.
Rooney has made no secret of his desire to go into coaching and Derby feel that could also be a factor.
Derby appointed Rooney's former international team‑mate Frank Lampard as their manager last season, although he has since moved on to Chelsea.
[Source:BBC]
