LA GALAXY are trying to lure Wayne Rooney to the MLS.

They could be about to lose Steven Gerrard — one of two designated players who can break the wage cap.

5 Jose Mourinho has advised Rooney to head for the Old Trafford exit Credit: Getty Images

And they want to replace him with the United skipper, 31, who has been told he needs to move if he wants regular first-team football.

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Galaxy have begun asking advisors how much Rooney would cost.

Gerrard gets £4million a year — a quarter of what Rooney is on right now.

The United skipper has not started their last six games, the last two due to injury.

SunSport broke the news this week that boss Jose Mourinho has made it clear Rooney needs to move if he wants regular football.

5 Rooney was told by the United boss he must leave for first-team football Credit: Action Images via Reuters

But Roo is determined to fight on — at least until he gets the four goals to break Sir Bobby Charlton’s club scoring record of 249.

There are also clubs in China who want him and can pay what he is on.

Inter Milan’s new Chinese owners are also eyeing Rooney as they want a global name to help commercially.

5 Steven Gerrard is currently one of LA Galaxy's two designated players Credit: Corbis

5 Rooney could soon be replacing pal and fellow Liverpudlian Gerrard at LA Galaxy Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd