Wayne Rooney
May 2026
Wayne Rooney believes Arsenal will win the Premier League title, predicting they will finish comfortably ahead of Manchester City due to a favourable run-in despite recent doubts over their consistency. Rooney pointed to Arsenal’s remaining fixtures and City’s demanding schedule, suggesting the pressure on the chasing side will lead to dropped points while the league leaders maintain consistency through the final stretch.
Ashley Cole
March 2026
Ashley Cole is reportedly in talks to become Cesena manager in what would be his first senior head coach role. The former Arsenal and Chelsea defender has built coaching experience in club and international football and is now close to stepping into a lead job. Cesena are said to have identified Cole as their preferred option after parting with Michele Mignani while sitting eighth in Serie B. Cole has previously worked with Frank Lampard, Wayne Rooney and Lee Carsley, and also helped England Under-21s win European titles in 2023 and 2025.
Wayne Rooney
March 2026
Rooney was reportedly filmed/seen drinking late at a pre-Brit Awards party with two women, with Coleen Rooney not present. The report frames it as an alcohol-fuelled night at a high-end Manchester hotel hosting celebrities before the ceremony at Co-op Live, with Rooney currently doing punditry work and not on Premier League duty that weekend.
Arne Slot
February 2026
Arne Slot responded to Wayne Rooney’s claim that he lacks “aura,” arguing that trophies create perception and pointing out he has already won the league, while Liverpool now fight to secure Champions League qualification. Rooney questioned Slot’s presence after a drop-off in Liverpool’s second season, comparing the backdrop of Klopp’s reign. Slot countered that managers are different, Klopp clearly had aura, and winning increases it.
Wayne Rooney
February 2026
Rooney criticised officiating standards after Newcastle beat Aston Villa 3–1, highlighting multiple controversial calls in a match played without VAR. He pointed to a handball incident involving Digne that resulted in a free kick instead of a penalty, calling it one of the worst decisions he had seen. Additional disputed moments included an offside goal and disciplinary calls, reinforcing arguments for VAR use.
Kai Rooney
January 2026
Kai Rooney scored four goals against Norwich Under-16s as Manchester United won 6-4 in a Premier League Cup semi-final, continuing his strong youth-season form and fueling first-team long-term buzz. Rooney posted the match ball on Instagram after the game. Carrick had attended his Old Trafford youth debut in January, where the crowd chanted his surname, while Kai reiterated he wants to be judged on his own path.
Kai Rooney
January 2026
Kai Rooney, 16, debuted at Old Trafford for United’s Under-18s in an FA Youth Cup win over Derby, coming on to loud “Rooney” chants and producing an eye-catching cameo. The match went to extra time at 0-0, United went ahead via an own goal, added a second through Chido Obi, and held on after Derby pulled one back. Wayne Rooney posted a “then and now” message marking the moment.
Wayne Rooney
January 2026
Rooney said he would return to Manchester United as Carrick’s assistant if asked, calling it a “no-brainer.” He argued United need staff who understand the club’s culture and identity, claiming recent external hires have not restored the “family feel,” and ex-players could help reset standards and spirit.
Declan Rice
December 2025
Rooney has singled out Declan Rice as England’s future captain, hailing the Arsenal midfielder as irreplaceable for both club and country after another dominant performance that showcased his leadership, work rate and passing detail in a grinding 1-0 league win over Everton. Rooney praised Rice’s ability to control games from deep and arrive in the box, stressing that his mentality, personality and popularity within the dressing room make him the natural heir to Harry Kane’s armband once the Bayern Munich striker steps aside for the next generation.
Mohamed Salah
December 2025
Wayne Rooney says Mohamed Salah is risking destroying his Liverpool legacy after the forward publicly accused the club of throwing him under the bus, questioned his relationship with Arne Slot and hinted that an upcoming home game against Brighton could be his farewell. On his BBC podcast, Rooney said Slot must show authority by excluding Salah from the squad and telling him to focus on the Africa Cup of Nations, arguing the interview was unacceptable and the forward has handled his form and minutes poorly.
