The former Derby County and Birmingham City boss is set to have talks with Championship side Plymouth Argyle.
Rooney was sacked by Birmingham midway through this season, with the team eventually getting relegated.
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Per the BBC, Rooney is one of the contenders to take over from Ian Foster at Plymouth.
Director of football Neil Dewsnip knows Rooney from his time as a coach at Everton's academy.
The former forward also managed in the United States, taking charge of DC United.