Wayne Rooney appears to be closing in on a return to boyhood club Everton after the Manchester United striker was spotted at the 'Toffees'' training ground on Saturday (8th July).

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney looks set to return to Everton over the weekend on a free transfer.

Rooney arrived at Everton's Finch Park training ground on Saturday to have a medical

Rooney is said to want a return to Goodison - 13 years after he left for United - despite interest from other clubs.

United will waive a fee and may also fund part of Rooney's ￡13m wages.

The deal is not connected to United's ongoing pursuit of Everton forward Romelu Lukaku.

He is unlikely to be part of the United party who leave for their pre-season tour of the United States on Sunday.

The 31-year-old, who is both Manchester United and England's all-time record goal scorer, originally left Everton for the 'Red Devils' in 2004.