Birmingham are close to signing Wayne Rooney as their new manager, LagosPost reports.
According to reports in England, talks between both parties have been going on well and there is no expectation of any hold-ups.
The former England captain will replace John Eustace at St Andrew’s after leaving DC United last week.
The 37-year-old former Derby boss is expected to be joined by Ashley Cole and John O’Shea as part of his backroom staff.
In July, a US-based Shelby Companies Limited completed a takeover of Birmingham and new owner Tom Wagner wants a change of management, with Rooney’s name on top of the list.
In a recent Interview, chief executive Garry Cook vowed to take Blues to the next level, saying, “The owners and board members are ambitious. They are driven to help make Birmingham City a football powerhouse. It will not happen overnight. It is a step-by-step approach.
“We are well aware of what has happened at Blues over the past decade. We believe we have moved on from those dark days giving hope and aspiration to existing and new fans.
“Our intent is to be judged over what we do in the years to come and be ambitious with the new story that we are writing.”
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