WAYNE ROONEY has ignored the plea of Derby County administrators and sensationally quit the crisis-hit club.
The Manchester United legend says someone with a ‘fresh energy’ is required to lead the club back to the Championship.
Wayne Rooney is looking for a new job after quitting Derby CountyCredit: Getty
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But does the 36-year-old have something else in the pipeline?
Talks continue off the park as the Pride Park club searches for new ownership following the breakdown of recent takeover talks.
He was prominent in the betting for recent vacancies at Everton and Burnley, which were later filled by Frank Lampard and Vincent Kompany.
Following relegation, Rooney told Derby supporters he would stand by the club and spearhead their promotion push.
So what has changed and does he have his eyes somewhere else?
What do the odds say?
Bookmakers Betfair make Everton the 4/1 favourite to be Rooney’s next destination as boss.
He was linked with the role when Rafa Benitez left but said he wanted to see through the job with the Rams as they battled relegation.
The Toffees just stayed up in the top flight and Lampard still has two years left on his current contract.
Next best is Southampton at 8/1.
Ralph Hassenhuttl is amongst the favourites to leave his post first in the league next term – could Rooney be waiting for that?
It would present him with his first Premier League job and a top flight club who will be battling for a top half finish.
Wayne Rooney is tipped for an Everton return
Championship side Norwich City are next but at double figure odds of 10/1 with Betfair.
The Canaries will again be looking for a sharp return to the Premier League after last year’s dismal survival attempt.
Dean Smith was brought in midway last campaign and is contracted until next summer but it could potentially open an avenue into the Premier League for Wazza.
This one wouldn’t go down too well with United fans – Leeds are next in at 14/1!
Wayne Rooney next club
Betfair odds
Would Leeds fans be happy with that appointment either? Perhaps not.
A return to Old Trafford is likely another managerial step away in terms of his career so far but they are priced up at 16/1 with Betfair.
Erik Ten Hag has only just taken the reins and should be given time to rebuild after a hugely disappointing season last year.
Chelsea the only other club given a price and that option is the rank outsider at 33/1.
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