"Having people who know the club, who care for the club and understand what it takes to be a Manchester United player -- that's where the club needs to be. The club has lost its identity, it's lost that family feel, if you like. Whether it's Ole [Ole Gunnar Solskjaer] or Michael, this is an opportunity to bring that back, bring the spirit of Manchester United back to the football club."
"Whether Michael goes in or if that's Fletch [Darren Fletcher] or John O'Shea or myself, it needs people who know the football club,"
"Of course I would. It's a no-brainer. I'm not begging a job here by the way. Just so everyone knows, if I was asked to go in of course I would. Appointing the manager is the most important thing."
Wayne Rooney would rejoin Manchester United as a coach if Michael Carrick is appointed interim manager. Manchester United are close to appointing Carrick as interim manager until the end of the season following Ruben Amorim's sacking. The club hopes to announce the appointment within 48 hours and expects Carrick to take training at Carrington on Wednesday. Darren Fletcher oversaw the last two matches. Rooney proposed involving former players such as Roy Keane, Darren Fletcher or John O'Shea to restore the club's identity and family feel. Rooney described joining Carrick's staff as a "no-brainer" and stressed that appointing the manager is the priority.
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