Jul 17, 2022 - 03:49
By msn.com

Wayne Rooney 'wants to rescue Phil Jones from Manchester United'

DC United manager Wayne Rooney is considering a move for former Manchester United team-mate Phil Jones, according to reports.

England's record goalscorer has been confirmed as the new manager of the MLS club, who he appeared 52 times for as a player.

The move stateside came as somewhat of a surprise as Rooney had a built a burgeoning reputation as a young coach at Derby, before leaving last month amid their ownership and administration uncertainty.

As reported by The Sun, he is now giving a consideration to bringing Jones to the club, with DC United currently sitting bottom of the East Conference.

Jones has endured a difficult time during his 11-year at the club due to injuries and he made just five appearances across all competitions last season.

Jones and Rooney played alongside each other for Manchester United before the latter left for Everton in 2017.

Jones did not travel with the rest of the United squad to the tour of Thailand and Australia to improve his fitness ahead of the new season.

He has a year remaining on his current contract and United would only demand a nominal fee for the defender, who is said to be on £100,000-a-week.

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