Rooney to return to Everton on free transfer

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Wayne Rooney celebrate his goal
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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, according to BBC Merseyside Sport.

BBC Sport understands that Rooney, 31, wants to 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.

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

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

Rooney signed a new four-and-a-half-year contract during the 2013-14 campaign, which included the option of a further season, but the Old Trafford club have no intention of triggering that…

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