The latest Manchester United news as their former striker is making his way in the managerial world, but has had his struggles with the Championship side.

Plymouth Argyle chairman Simon Hallett has insisted there are “no conversations going on” about replacing Wayne Rooney as manager. Hallett, who appeared at a fans’ forum on Monday night, was speaking after a number of media reports said Rooney was fighting to save his job,

Wayne Rooney has named former Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan as his assistant head coach at Plymouth Argyle. Phelan spent nine years at Old Trafford across two spells under Sir Alex Ferguson and Ole Gunnar Solskjær.

Wayne Rooney was appointed Plymouth Argyle boss in the summer and is under pressure with the club sitting just outside of the relegation zone in the Championship and in bad form

Former Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan has joined Wayne Rooney’s coaching staff at Plymouth Argyle. Phelan, 62, replaces Pete Shuttleworth as Rooney’s assistant coach. Plymouth confirmed Shuttleworth had departed by mutual consent for personal reasons.

Plymouth Argyle are exploring ways to support head coach Wayne Rooney rather than seek out his replacement, according to club owner and chairman Simon Hallett.

Plymouth Argyle's Wayne Rooney talks about Mike Phelan's appointment as his assistant