Ronald Koeman says he would like to sign Wayne Rooney

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Everton boss Ronald Koeman described the England captain as a ‘great player.’

Ronald Koeman has left the door open for Wayne Rooney to return to his boyhood club, according to quotes published by the Daily Star.

Rooney began his career at Goodison Park as a 16-year-old and burst onto the scene with curling long-range strike that clinched victory against Arsenal.

The current Manchester United captain then went on to score on to score 15 Premier League goals in the two seasons he enjoyed on Merseyside as a teenager.

Rooney left Everton for Old Trafford in 2004 and again scored on his debut – the only difference being that he netted a hat-trick and it all took place in a Champions League game.

Since the 31-year-old has himself as a stalwart in the Reds’ side and also for England, for whom he now captains and leads the scoring charts.

However, after recent lacklustre displays Rooney has seen his stock fall and has been exiled by club manager Jose Mourinho and relegated to the bench by international manager Gareth Southgate.

And his future has been a main talking point for many of the national newspapers and online outlets in recent months. (The Sun)

The Everton boss has sung the praise of Rooney when he addressed reporters at a pre-match press conference, as quoted by the Star.

“He’s a great player, he’s still not finished his career,” Koeman said.

“I don’t know how his situation is. That’s not my problem. Of course, if there is a possibility that Rooney is an option for Everton, I’m very pleased.”