As a move to Major League Soccer becomes more of a reality, D.C. United’s manager has confirmed the team’s interest in a legendary Premier League goalscorer.
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Following Saturday night’s 1-1 draw with Los Angeles FC, Ben Olsen told media that there is legitimate interest from him and his side in Wayne Rooney, who traveled to the United States earlier in the week to visit Washington D.C. and the club’s new Audi Field.
“There is interest in Wayne Rooney from our end and I think there is interest from his end too,’' Olsen said. “I hope it can get over the line because he’s a very good player who can help us. He would be a great player for this league.’'
Although ongoing negotiations appear to be progressing in a positive manner, no deal has been struck between D.C. and Rooney’s camp yet, to which Olsen said he and his team have to continue as they have until the Everton forward completes a move.
“Nothing is done, so I don’t want to get into talk of arrival until he actually arrives,” Olsen added.
“Nothing is ever done in this world and when you’re looking at a deal of this scope and size. We’ll see, but hopefully we can get it done.’'