Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney ‘set for emotional reunion at Everton’ as he joins Memphis Depay on Toffees wishlist
Old Trafford and England captain is reportedly a sensational January transfer target for his old club
WAYNE ROONEY could be set for an emotional reunion at Everton, according to sensational reports.
Toffees boss Ronald Koeman has admitted he wants to sign the Manchester United star - and team-mate Memphis Depay - at Goodison Park.
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United, however, are reluctant to let their skipper go before the end of the season.
Jose Mourinho has used the 31-year-old sparingly this campaign but admits he will 'never sell' him.
In October, when asked if he would consider offloading Rooney, he said: "No, never.
"I will never make that decision. A player of his stature, a player of his history in the club will never go to point where club or manager want to make that decision for him."
Depay, 22, is a more realistic target for Everton.
The Dutchman has failed to impress since his £31million move to Old Trafford in June 2015, having played just 20 minutes of Premier League football this season.
A loan deal could be on the cards for Depay in January, although the former PSV Eindhoven star is also a target for Roma.
Any deal between Everton and Depay would give Koeman first refusal on Rooney's services next summer, it is claimed.
Koeman, who admitted he wanted to sign Depay when he was Southampton boss, said: "That has not changed. We have to be patient, but we will do business in January."
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