Wayne Rooney, at 38, has become a prime candidate for the managerial vacancy at a Championship club.
Rooney was dismissed from Birmingham City in January after a mere four months, during which the team managed only two victories.
The ex-England captain transitioned into punditry, offering analysis on several Premier League games as the season drew to a close.
His punditry prowess garnered attention from the BBC, securing him a role as one of their experts for Euro 2024 coverage.
However, it was learnt that his plans might shift as he has been invited to interview for the manager’s position at Plymouth Argyle.
The Pilgrims have been searching for a new manager since April following the dismissal of Ian Foster, who was at the helm for just three months.
They seem eager to secure Manchester United’s all-time top scorer, driven by Neil Dewsnip, the club’s director of football.
After a distinguished playing career with Everton, United, and England, Rooney ventured into management in 2020.
He managed Derby County from 2020 to 2022 before spending 15 months leading MLS side, D.C. United.
His subsequent stint at Birmingham City was disastrous, marking one of the worst managerial appointments in football history.
Rooney replaced John Eustace when Birmingham were in playoff contention, but departed with the team only six points above the relegation zone.
The Blues eventually suffered relegation and will compete in League One next season.
Despite his turbulent time in the West Midlands, Rooney remains determined to return to management.
“I definitely want to get back into management,’ Rooney stated in February.
He added, “Ut was a setback what happened at Birmingham but I’m a fighter and I want to get back into it. You know as a manager (getting sacked) is part of the job and you will have setbacks. It’s about how you bounce back. I’ve had some good time to reflect and will make sure I get it right next time.”
Plymouth narrowly avoided relegation last season, finishing just one place and point above the drop zone, and have reportedly already interviewed Paul Heckingbottom, the former Sheffield United manager, for the position.
