Everton are reportedly expected to re-sign Wayne Rooney back this summer.
Rooney’s on-field downfall has continued at pace after he was overlooked by Gareth Southgate for the latest England squad despite being national captain.
It is a situation reflected at Manchester United, where he has been limited to opportunities as Jose Mourinho continues to favour Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Even in the Swedish talisman’s suspension, Rooney has found himself marginalised with the Red Devils deploying Marcus Rashford as an alternative.
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But the Independent claim that the 31-year-old is set for an emotional homecoming with the Blues as he looks to resurrect his ailing career.
Both Ronald Koeman and the club’s director of football Steve Walsh have made clear that they would welcome him back to his native Goodison Park.
Rooney left Everton in 2004 in a deal worth £28 million but Old Trafford officials are understood to be willing to waive any potential fee to seal his exit.
The Croxteth-born player would also be forced to take a significant pay cut to £150,000 per week, which would still see him become the club’s highest earner.
Interest has also emerged from Premier League rivals West Ham while lucrative approaches from the Chinese Super League have not been fully discounted.