Wayne Rooney claims Jose Mourinho is exactly What Man United need under straggling Carrick

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has claimed Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is the ideal candidate to replace under-fire boss Michael Carrick at Old Trafford.

United sit 18th in the Premier League after earning just eight points from their opening 10 matches, their worst start to a league season in 40 years.​

With Carrick expected to be sacked during the November international break, Rooney threw his support behind a second stint for the Portuguese manager, who previously led the club between 2016 and 2018.

However, securing Mourinho remains highly unlikely given his current contract with Real Madrid running until 2028. Mauricio Pochettino currently leads bookies’ odds as the favorite to take over.​

As reported by Manchester Evening News, Rooney told the Stick to United podcast: “He’s probably exactly what Man United need now, if I’m being honest.” He added: “I think he’s ruthless, he’s selfish and if he’s got something to say, he’ll say it.”