WAYNE ROONEY is closing in on a return to management with Plymouth Argyle, according to reports.
The former England star was last in the dugout at Birmingham before he was sacked in January.
Rooney had a horror time at St Andrew’s, having won just two of his 15 games in charge.
But Rooney is now set for a comeback with Plymouth, who narrowly avoided relegation from the Championship on a thrilling last day of the season.
The club are on the lookout for a new boss after the sacking of Ian Foster.
Plymouth chief Neil Dewsnip is driving the interest in Rooney, according to The Telegraph.
The Manchester United legend was a youngster breaking through at Everton while Dewsnip was an academy coach at Goodison Park.
They have reportedly kept in contact since.
SunSport understand talks have not taken place yet – but Rooney is being considered.
Rooney, who has also previously managed Derby and DC United, is set for a busy summer as he has already agreed to join the BBC for their coverage of Euro 2024.
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But despite his venture into punditry, the 38-year-old has made it clear he would like to get back into the dugout.
Rooney said in February: “I definitely want to get back into management.
“It 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 being 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 have also been linked with ex-Hull boss Liam Rosenoir, who supposedly turned down the move to Home Park.
And SunSport can reveal Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom has held talks with Argyle.
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BBC presenters:
Gary Lineker, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman
ITV presenters:
Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods
BBC pundits:
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ITV pundits:
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ITV commentators:
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BBC co-commentators:
Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, Jermaine Jenas and James McFadden
ITV co-commentators:
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