WAYNE ROONEY has backed Michael Carrick to “bring the spirit of Manchester United back.”
The Red Devils were last night closing on a deal for , 44, to take over as caretaker boss.
Carrick’s last job was in charge of MiddlesbroughCredit: Getty
Rooney is backing Carrick to succeed at UnitedCredit: Getty
And pal , the club’s 253-goal record scorer, wants to be part of his coaching staff.
He said : “The club has lost its identity, it’s lost that family feel, if you like.”
“This is an opportunity to bring that back, bring the spirit of back to the club.”
Asked if he would fancy working with his old United team-mate if Carrick joins until the summer, Roo added: “Of course, it’s a no-brainer.
“I’m not begging for a job here. Just so everyone knows, if I was asked to go in of course I would.”
United also spoke to their former boss on Saturday but Carrick was the front-runner by then.
Jonathan Woodgate is in the frame for a coaching role, having been Carrick’s No2 at .
Rooney, 40, added: “Michael is a very clever person.
“He knows the club, he’d be a great fit.”
Carrick, who took charge of three games when Solskjaer was sacked in 2021, is expected to take his first training session tomorrow.
Woodgate looks set to be United’s assistant managerCredit: Getty
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