Story by[BBC]BBCTue, January 13, 2026 at 8:45 AM UTC·1 min readWayne Rooney says it would be a "no-brainer" to re-join Manchester United as a coach should Michael Carrick be appointed caretaker boss and he was offered the chance to be part of his staff. The former United striker said: "The club has lost it's 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."AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRooney was asked if he would join Carrick's coaching staff, and said: "Of course I would. It's a no-brainer."I'm not begging a job here by the way.