Wayne Rooney is in advanced talks about rejoining Everton, the club he grew up playing for in the early 2000s.

Everton are prepared to match his £250,000-a-week basic salary.

Rooney has previously said Everton are the only club in the Premier League he would leave Manchester United to play for.

With interest from China fading, Rooney's only other option is a move to the MLS.

United could demand a transfer fee for Rooney, but Everton paying his salary could be all the compensation that is needed.