Wayne Rooney headlines our Rumour Mill as Everton star is linked with MLS

David Cooper - Writer 10:06 09/05/2018
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  • Saying goodbye to Goodison? Wayne Rooney.

    The summer transfer window is now a month away and the rumours of players potentially being on the move is gathering pace.

    Across the world of football, there remains plenty of activity and stories that have football fans talking.

    Here, we look at the latest transfer deals that could happen when the market reopens in June.

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    WAYNE ROONEY

    The former England captain’s fairytale second-coming at boyhood club Everton could end after just one season.

    According to The Washington Post, the 32-year-old is in talks to join MLS side D.C. United this summer for a new challenge having endured a difficult 2018 so far under Sam Allardyce at Goodison Park.

    Rooney, who still has one year remaining on his current deal with the Toffees, could follow the likes of David Beckham, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard in heading stateside at the end of their respective glittering careers.

    Having spent a record-breaking 13 years at Manchester United, Rooney’s return to the Blues has yielded 11 goals, mostly from a central midfield position, in 40 appearances.

    Rooney had made his frustration evident as he walked off the pitch.

    Frustration: Rooney unhappy at being subbed off regularly under Allardyce.


    YAYA TOURE

    The Ivory Coast powerhouse’s agent has revealed his client will do anything to prolong his Premier League career and continue in England’s top-flight next season.

    At 34, Toure is out of contract next month and certain to leave Manchester City after eight successful years at the Etihad Stadium.

    Dimitri Seluk, the player’s representative, told Sky Sports News that the former Barcelona star is willing to pay 50 per cent of his wages to secure a deal somewhere else in the division.

    However, given the fact the veteran midfielder managed just nine appearances this term as City triumphed in the league, clubs might be reluctant to give him another opportunity.

    MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Yaya Toure of Manchester City celebrates with The Premier League Trophy after the Premier League match between Manchester City and Huddersfield Town at Etihad Stadium on May 6, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

    Yaya Toure with the Premier League trophy following the draw against Huddersfield.

    KOSTAS MANOLAS

    Roma are willing to listen to offers for the Greece international and have apparently offered his services to Spanish giants Real Madrid.

    Marca reports that the Serie A side are keen to cash in on the 26-year-old, who has enjoyed an improved season at centre-back for the Stadio Olimpico club.

    Los Blancos will almost certainly bolster their defensive ranks this summer, in the hope of avoiding a situation whereby a winger such as Lucas Vazquez plays in a makeshift right-back berth.

    That said, it remains to be seen whether Zinedine Zidane’s men will launch a concrete approach for Manolas’ services.

    ROME, ITALY - MAY 02: Sadio Mane of Liverpool runs at Kostas Manolas of AS Roma during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final Second Leg match between A.S. Roma and Liverpool at Stadio Olimpico on May 2, 2018 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

    Manolas chases Sadio Mane during their Champions League semi-final second leg.

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