Steve McClaren is considering a return to English football after emerging as a leading candidate to become Rotherham United's new director of football.
According to the BBC, the former England national football team manager is "seriously thinking about" an offer from the South Yorkshire club, although no final agreement has yet been reached.
Rotherham are determined to bounce back after a disappointing campaign that ended with relegation to League Two.
The Millers finished 11 points adrift of safety and are now preparing for another rebuilding project, with the club's owners believed to be keen to bring in McClaren to oversee football operations.
The 65-year-old has been out of work since stepping down as head coach of Jamaica national football team in November.
McClaren left the role after failing to guide the Reggae Boyz to the 2026 World Cup and said at the time that a change in leadership was needed.
"Sometimes the best thing a leader can do is to recognise when a fresh voice, new energy and a different perspective is required to move this team forward," he said upon announcing his departure.
Steve McClaren is considering a return to English football after emerging as a leading candidate to become Rotherham United's new director of football
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A move to Rotherham would mark the latest chapter in one of the most varied managerial careers in British football.
McClaren first rose to prominence with Middlesbrough, where he delivered the club's first major trophy by winning the League Cup in 2004.
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Steve McClaren is out of work following his departure from Jamaica
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Two years later, he guided Boro to the UEFA Cup final, cementing his reputation as one of the country's most highly regarded coaches.
That success led to his appointment as England manager in 2006.
However, his tenure lasted only 16 months and is most commonly remembered for England's failure to qualify for Euro 2008 after a decisive defeat to Croatia national football team at Wembley.
Following that loss, he was infamously dubbed the 'wally with a brolly' due to watching the action unfold with an umbrella in his hand.
Steve McClaren was memorably dubbed the 'wally with a brolly' after England failed to qualify for Euro 2008
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McClaren later managed clubs including Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United, while also enjoying spells abroad with FC Twente and VfL Wolfsburg.
More recently, he served as part of Erik ten Hag's coaching staff at Manchester United before the Dutchman departed in 2024.
Rotherham have yet to confirm whether McClaren will accept their proposal.
But with the experienced coach said to be giving the opportunity serious consideration, the Millers could soon secure one of the most high-profile appointments in their recent history.