DC UNITED boss Ben Olsen insists he remains hopeful of landing Wayne Rooney in a stunning deal.
The ambitious MLS outfit have targeted England’s greatest ever goalscorer as they aim to make a marquee signing.
And they believe Everton ace Rooney, 32, remains on course to sign a deal.
Speaking after a 1-1 draw at LAFC, Olsen said: “There is interest in Wayne Rooney from our end and I think there is interest from his end too.
“I hope it can get over the line because he’s a very good player who can help us.
“He would be a great player for this league.”
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Rooney visited DC’s new home at Audi Field on Thursday and is edging towards a move.
He is understood to want a deal lasting until 2020, and has reportedly already done some house hunting near the American capital.
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But Olsen added: “Nothing is done, so I don’t want to get into talk of arrival until he actually arrives.
“Nothing is ever done in this world and when you’re looking at a deal of this scope and size.
“We’ll see, but hopefully we can get it done.”
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