Rooney wanted back at Everton by Koeman

Everton boss Ronald Koeman has described Wayne Rooney as a ‘great player’ and would welcome the chance to bring him back to Goodison Park.

Rooney is currently out of favour at Manchester United with reports suggesting he has been told by Jose Mourinho that he can leave Old Trafford.

The England captain has been linked with a move to Los Angeles Galaxy to join up with fellow Merseysider Steven Gerrard but Koeman would relish the opportunity to bring him back to his boyhood club.

Speaking ahead of Sunday’s clash with West Ham, the Dutchman told reporters at his news conference: ‘First of all, he’s a great player – he’s still not finished his career.

‘I don’t know what his situation is, I need to respect his situation. That’s not my problem. ‘Even if one time there is a possibility that Rooney is an option for Everton, I’d say ‘yes, please’.’

Everton boss Ronald Koeman has described Wayne Rooney as a ‘great player’ and would welcome the chance to bring him back to Goodison Park.

Rooney is currently out of favour at Manchester United with reports suggesting he has been told by Jose Mourinho that he can leave Old Trafford.

The England captain has been linked with a move to Los Angeles Galaxy to join up with fellow Merseysider Steven Gerrard but Koeman would relish the opportunity to bring him back to his boyhood club.

Speaking ahead of Sunday’s clash with West Ham, the Dutchman told reporters at his news conference: ‘First of all, he’s a great player - he`s still not finished his career.
‘I don’t know what his situation is, I need to respect his situation. That’s not my problem.
‘Even if one time there is a possibility that Rooney is an option for Everton, I’d say ‘yes, please’.’

Source: Goal