Wayne Rooney is reportedly in discussions over a job on the new-look Match Of The Day.
The Manchester United and England boss is presently out of working having been sacked by Plymouth that means that he is now in search of his subsequent gig.
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In response to The Solar, Rooney is hoping to safe a job as a pundit on the long-lasting BBC present in a job that might earn him £200,000 for the 12 months.
A supply advised The Solar: “Punditry is considered one of plenty of choices open to Wayne for the future.
“He labored alongside Gary and co on the Euros final summer time, and was an enormous hit with viewers.
“He’s additionally eminently likeable with a forensic data and love of the sport.
“Match of the Day and a few different broadcasters are enthusiastic about having him on their programming.
“Wayne and the BBC are in early stage negotiations however it’s trying promising and he takes a while to work out precisely what he needs to do subsequent”.
It comes after the BBC confirmed three new presenters for Match Of The Day from subsequent season.
Kelly Cates, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman will tackle the position after Gary Lineker confirmed he would depart his position in November.
The trio will cut up internet hosting duties throughout Match of the Day, MOTD: Champions League, and Match of the Day 2.
“We’re all mates and we have identified one another for a very long time and that is a extremely pretty a part of it,” mentioned Cates, who may also proceed to work for Sky Sports activities.
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“Not solely is it an ideal position simply by itself however I am sharing it with two individuals I actually admire, respect and genuinely like. It is an ideal set-up.”
Common pundits Alan Shearer and Micah Richards will proceed engaged on the present, whereas Rooney will likely be hoping to hitch them.
Rooney will likely be hoping to step again into administration sooner or later sooner or later as he appears to be like to show himself after disappointing spells as boss of Derby County, Birmingham Metropolis and Plymouth.
With Everton appointing David Moyes as boss, talkSPORT’s chief soccer correspondent Alex Criminal even tipped Rooney to move again to Goodison Park as a part of his backroom staff.