Wayne Rooney is reported to be in advanced talk with the management of Derby County on the possibility of joiniethe championship side as player-coach. He will meet on Tuesday with the club directors to further the talks, if ESPN report is anything to go by.
The new Derby's manager Phillip Cocu declined to comment on the topic but however confirms that Rooney would fly to the Midlands for the purpose of discussing the details of the deal.
In the past, the 33-year-old ex-Manchester United and Everton forward, has disclosed his desire to go into management. He still has two years left with MLS club DC United.
Delby owner, Mel Morris, was said to firmly believe in the ability of Rooney to help get the club back into Premier League.
"At the moment I can't say anything," Cocu told Sky Sports after Derby beat Huddersfield Town 2-1 in their opening fixture of the new Championship campaign.
"Like I said before the game we are working on completing the team. It isn't complete yet. I cannot say anything about names before things are done.
"We have a lot of players we think could be an asset for the team. You always try to get the best you can with the resources at the club. A few more days then hopefully I can say something more."