WAYNE ROONEY is at the centre of a “tug of war” over his future in football management, SunSport can reveal.
The retired England and Manchester United ace is wanted by Sky Sports and TNT for a “top pundit’s” job next season.
It comes after he was announced as a new host for Overlap, which will see him work alongside Gary Neville.
But SunSport can reveal the former Derby County and Birmingham City manager is in two minds about his growing broadcasting career.
Our source said: “Sky and TNT are desperate to sign up Wayne as one of their main pundits. Big money will be on the table. He’s very, very highly respected among TV producers and every time he appears on TV the feedback from viewers is very good. That’s why he and been snapped up by the Overlap.
“He’s able to give good insight on the Premier League and on the Champions League as well because he’s been there and done that.
“Sky is particularly keen to sign him because they think he presents well with Jamie Carragher and is regarded as a natural replacement for when Gary Neville is commentating.
“But as much as Wayne loves working in the studio, he is desperate for a return to the dugout.
“Despite everything that’s happened at Birmingham he still believes he has a lot to offer, and harbours ambitions to one day manage in the Premier League. It means he is in a bit of a tug of war over what to do.”
Wayne is also likely to feature as part of the broadcasting teams this Summer when England compete in the Euros.
Both ITV and BBC are interested in him, and the channels are busy finalising their presenting teams for a tournament which many think the Three Lions can win.
“Wayne is an England legend and is therefore seen by the channels as a really fantastic name to have as part of the line-up,” our source added.
“Wayne is a bit underestimated as a pundit. His knowledge and insight on the game is second to none. And he watches football pretty much 24/7. He’s still as obsessed with the game now as he was when he was playing.”