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Wayne Rooney 'Considering Handing' Phil Jones Chance To Join Him At DC United

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Updated 11:39 17 Jul 2022 GMT+1Published 11:33 17 Jul 2022 GMT+1

Wayne Rooney 'Considering Handing' Phil Jones Chance To Join Him At DC United

Phil Jones to DC United?

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Wayne Rooney is eyeing a shock move for ex-Manchester United teammate Phil Jones, according to reports.

The DC United boss is considering handing the out-of-favour defender the chance to join him in the USA following his appointment.

That's according to The Sun, who claim Jones is one of many transfer targets on Rooney's radar.

Image: Alamy
Image: Alamy

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Jones, 30, has had a nightmare run of injuries, but he did return to action last season.

He made his first appearance for the club since 2019 when he played against Wolves.

Jones played five games in all competitions last season, but his future appears to lie away from Old Trafford.

He could be handed a career lifeline by his former club colleague.

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Image: Alamy
Image: Alamy

Rooney is also thought to be keeping tabs on free agents Jesse Lingard and Ravel Morrison.

Lingard and Morrison are both available on free transfers following their respective release from Man United and Derby County.

Rooney, who embarks on his second managerial gig since entering management, believes his time at Derby has helped him develop as a coach and manager. 

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"I feel the experience I've gained at Derby County over the past 18 months has been great for my development as a coach, as a manager," said the 36-year-old. 

"To come here back to the MLS, back to DC United, was an exciting challenge for me - something which I feel can develop me as a coach.

"The team need to improve, I think that's obvious for everyone to see, and I really think with my capabilities of developing young players - of course we're working hard to get a few new players in - we can really get this club to successful ways again.

"It's going to take a lot of hard work, but that's what I'm here to do and really improve the team."

Featured Image Credit: Alamy

Topics: Football, Phil Jones, Wayne Rooney, Manchester United

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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