Five early summer transfer targets for Everton

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STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND – JANUARY 21: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United shows appreciation to the fans after the Premier League match between Stoke City and Manchester United at Bet365 Stadium on January 21, 2017 in Stoke on Trent, England. Wayne Rooney scored his 250th goal for Manchester United in all competitions, which makes him the club’s top goal scorer of all time. He surpasses the record previously held by Sir Bobby Charlton. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

Wayne Rooney – Manchester United

The return home is something that few footballers get the chance to be a part of. A career can take a player on a global journey. But Everton could make supporters’ dreams come true with the summer signing of Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney.

After becoming United’s all-time leader in goals, Rooney appears ready to move on from Old Trafford in the coming months. Although rumours of a transfer to the Chinese Super League or Major League Soccer have come up, the Toffees and Ronald Koeman still believe the 31-year-old has what it takes to keep contributing to a successful Premier League side.

Developing through Everton’s academy, Rooney’s short time with the senior side featured a meteoric rise and subsequent switch to Manchester United.

The pace and movements may not be exactly as they once were, but the English international’s quality is still present in a significant way. Operating alongside Romelu Lukaku on the front-line or with Ross Barkley in the midfield, Koeman would be able to utilise Rooney’s best abilities.

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A number of different destinations could be presented, but the summer signing of Wayne Rooney would certainly bring instant electricity to Goodison Park ahead of Everton’s 2017-18 campaign.

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