Derby owner confirms move to sign Wayne Rooney as player-coach

06 August 2019 11:45
• Mel Morris says club are ‘keen to get this over the line’• Club hopeful a deal can be confirmed on TuesdayThe Derby County owner, Mel Morris, has confirmed the club are attempting to finalise a move for the former England captain Wayne Rooney.Rooney, who is under contract at the Major League Soccer side DC United until the end of their 2021 season, has been linked with a player-coach role at Pride Park – where his former England teammate Frank Lampard was given his first opportunity in management last year. Related: Derby hold talks over potential player-coach role for Wayne Rooney Continue readingreadfullarticle

Source: TheGuardian