D.C. United is moving closer to striking a deal with English superstar Wayne Rooney but, people familiar with the negotiations said Thursday, talks are likely to continue for another week.
BBC and Sky News reported the sides have an agreement in principle for the 32-year-old attacker to join the MLS club this summer. However, one person close to the D.C. organization told The Washington Post that the outlook is “50-50.”
Rooney is the career scoring leader for both Manchester United and the English national team. He played for Liverpool-based Everton this season and, although he has a year remaining on his contract, the sides are reportedly prepared to part ways.