Wayne Rooney to Birmingham City latest: “Done deal” claim, Garry Cook involement, John Eustace revelation | OneFootball

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There’s currently a lot of speculation surrounding Wayne Rooney and the Birmingham City job at the moment.

These rumours first popped up a while ago – but those links to the former Manchester United star came when John Eustace was being linked with the Rangers job.

With this in mind, many didn’t read too much into these links to Rooney, but they have cropped up once again and this move to St Andrew’s could potentially be happening.

This potential managerial change would come at a very strange time due to the results that John Eustace has managed to get this season.

Some Birmingham supporters are sceptical about whether Eustace is the right man for the long term – but most are in agreement that he deserves the chance to carry on – especially after back-to-back wins in their past two matches.

With these links to Rooney failing to go away though, we take a look at the latest news on this saga.

The BBC’s Aaron Paul believes Rooney’s move to St Andrew’s is a done deal.

This is a massive claim and considering there hasn’t been a denial from senior club figures of this story, it’s looking more and more likely that the former England international will be installed in the Midlands.

Paul has also reported that former teammates John O’Shea and Ashley Cole are set to join him at Blues, with Cole playing with Rooney for the Three Lions.

Who is the key Birmingham City figure driving this Wayne Rooney appointment?

Journalist Neil Moxley has claimed that CEO Garry Cook is the main man driving this managerial change.

Cook came in as part of Tom Wagner’s takeover and there has been a lot of praise for how things have been handled behind the scenes.

Following such a turbulent time under previous owners BSHL, Wagner and his team have enjoyed a good first window but they risk undoing that work by sacking Eustace, who is a popular figure at St Andrew’s.

Many Birmingham supporters on social media have asked why this change is potentially being made – and Moxley has seemingly identified the key figure behind this switch.

The reporter wasn’t afraid to share his opinion on the matter, saying that Cook should be the one sacked instead of Eustace.

Has John Eustace been told his job is in doubt at Birmingham City?

Eustace has not been told that his job is under threat at this point, according to The Times.

This must mean one of two things, if this story is correct.

The rumours Rooney is coming in are false – or Eustace is yet to be told that the Manchester United legend is coming in.

Considering the deal is rumoured to be done though, it would be a real lack of class if Eustace hasn’t yet been told that he will be leaving his position.

The timing of this managerial switch would make a bit of sense considering it’s the international break – but it would still be a bad move from the club if they moved to bring Rooney in now.

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