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'I've got a job to do at Derby' - Wayne Rooney rejects Everton's approach to be their new manager

Wayne Rooney has revealed he turned down Everton’s advances after they offered him the chance to potentially return to Goodison Park as the club’s new manager. Speaking at his weekly pre-match press conference, Rooney said, “Everton approached my agent and asked me to interview for the vacant job, which I turned down.” Ad/> The Merseyside club are now reportedly in final talks with former Porto manager Vitor Pereira, as well as Frank Lampard and Duncan Ferguson about the possibility of taking the job, following the sacking of Rafael Benitez earlier this month.

Wayne Rooney: Derby County boss turned down Everton approach

Wayne Rooney turned down the chance to talk with Everton about their managerial vacancy because he wants to stay and help Derby out of the mess that threatens their entire existence.

talkSPORT reporter says EFC doing "unusual" thing in manager hunt amid "meetings in London"

Everton owner Farhad Moshiri is set to hold a series of meetings today as he steps up his efforts to find Rafael Benitez's successor, according to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook.

Wayne Rooney declines interview for Everton job

Wayne Rooney has turned down an interview for the vacant manager's job at Everton. The former Toffees forward, who has impressed under difficult circumstances at Derby this season, had been reported as a candidate for the Goodison Park job after the dismissal of Rafael Benitez.

Wayne Rooney REJECTS Approach From His Former Club Everton Over Their Managerial Vacancy

Wayne Rooney says he has turned down an opportunity to speak to Everton about their managerial vacancy.

Rooney reveals he turned down Everton approach

Wayne Rooney has revealed he turned down an approach to discuss the vacant Everton job, as the Merseyside club hold a final round of talks with Vitor Pereira, Frank Lampard and current caretaker manager Duncan Ferguson.

Next Everton manager: Big development over Goodison job taking place in London today

Everton owner Farhad Moshiri is set to hold a series of meetings today as he steps up his efforts to find Rafael Benitez's successor, according to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook.

Wayne Rooney turns down opportunity to interview for return to Everton as boss

Wayne Rooney has turned down an interview for the vacant manager’s job at Everton.

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'I've got a job to do at Derby' - Wayne Rooney rejects Everton's approach to be their new manager

Wayne Rooney: Derby County boss turned down Everton approach

talkSPORT reporter says EFC doing "unusual" thing in manager hunt amid "meetings in London"

Wayne Rooney declines interview for Everton job

Wayne Rooney REJECTS Approach From His Former Club Everton Over Their Managerial Vacancy

Rooney reveals he turned down Everton approach

Next Everton manager: Big development over Goodison job taking place in London today

Wayne Rooney turns down opportunity to interview for return to Everton as boss