Marco Silva insists that Everton’s door will remain open to Wayne Rooney.
Rooney is currently mulling over a potential move to the MLS with DC United after just one season back within the ranks at Goodison Park.
The former England captain is said to have sought clarity on his boyhood club’s managerial situation before making a decision over his future
But Silva, who succeeded Sam Allardyce last week, has offered Rooney the option of staying with the Blues following last summer’s feted return.
“Before I arrived it was something that had already started,” said Silva.
“It is something we expect, in the next few days, we will talk with Wayne Rooney (about) because he is a club legend and we need to understand everything.
“The door is open every time for him. We will talk with him but it is Wayne’s decision.”
The Everton manager’s words were echoed by new director of football Marcel Brands, who is keen to talk with the 32-year-old about his future.
He said: “There is a possibility Wayne Rooney could leave. He is talking with Washington, it is not a secret.
“Of course we will talk with him and if this is a move he wants to make and is the next step in his career.
“I can only hope he will return when he is finished there because I think he still is a legend in this club.
“I always hoped do to that in (former club) PSV and I hope to do that here, to use the legends at the club.”