Wayne Rooney tipped to join Man City so he can 'learn from Pep Guardiola' after Plymouth disaster

Wayne Rooney has been tipped to join Manchester City so he can 'learn' from Pep Guardiola following his disastrous Plymouth Argyle spell.

Rooney was relieved of his Plymouth duties last month following the club's 2-0 defeat to Oxford United.

An immediate return to football has been mooted.

And Don Goodman believes the Manchester United and England legend should take a job at Man City so he can 'learn' from Guardiola.

Goodman referenced Mikel Arteta and Enzo Maresca, who both worked with Guardiola before taking charge of Arsenal and Chelsea respectively.

"I remember him joking about going to Manchester City and learning from Pep Guardiola previously," he told Plejmo.

"It sounds funny but it wouldn't be the worst idea, would it when you look at what Mikel Arteta [Arsenal manager] and Enzo Maresca [Chelsea manager] learned?!

"Obviously, that’s probably a non-starter but Coleen's been in the jungle so they might want to take some family time.

"He was an excellent as a pundit in the summer at the Euro’s and I’d imagine people would like to see him do it again.

"My best guess though, is that he'd like to get back in football in a 'hands-on' capacity."

Wayne Rooney and Pep Guardiola share a warm embrace during a Premier League match between Manchester City and Everton. Image: Getty

Goodman also expressed his sympathy for Rooney, claiming every role he has taken has been a 'really difficult' job.

"I do feel sorry for Wayne Rooney," he added.

"The four jobs he's had have all been challenging in different ways.

"Derby were in administration and suffered points deductions, it didn't go well for him in the MLS at D.C United, and it was the wrong time for him to join Birmingham after John Eustace left and he was on the backfoot with an initial set of difficult games.

"The Plymouth job then came up, and it's always a huge challenge with Plymouth Argyle to survive in the Championship with their resources.

"Every role he's taken has been a really difficult one. It's difficult to see where he goes next."

Rooney has managed Derby County, DC United, Birmingham City and, of course, Plymouth since calling time on his iconic playing career.