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Wayne Rooney flies to Washington for talks with DC United over transfer from Everton

Toffees striker has cut short his family holiday in Barbados in order to sort out his future

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WAYNE ROONEY is flying to Washington for talks with DC United.

The Everton striker has cut his family holiday to Barbados short in order to speak with the MLS club about his future.

 Wayne Rooney walks through Barbados airport as he prepares to fly to Washington
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Wayne Rooney walks through Barbados airport as he prepares to fly to WashingtonCredit: Islandpaps.com/LadyTpappix/KGC Photo Agency LLP

The Rooneys have been on holiday in the sunny Caribbean island since last week.

But with Wayne's Everton future up in the air, he will now talk with his potential new club to find out more information on his proposed £300,000-a-week move.

Details over whether an agreement can be struck and if the area is suitable for his wife and four children will be discussed.

He is set to meet DC United chief Jason Levien and general manager Dave Kasper, while being given a tour of the city and their new stadium, Audi Field.

 Wayne Rooney wears a full tracksuit ahead of his flight to the States
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Wayne Rooney wears a full tracksuit ahead of his flight to the StatesCredit: Islandpaps.com/LadyTpappix/KGC Photo Agency LLP
 Wayne Rooney has been on holiday in Barbados with his family since last week
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Wayne Rooney has been on holiday in Barbados with his family since last weekCredit: Islandpaps.com/LadyTpappix/KGC Photo Agency LLP
 Wayne Rooney is escorted by security through Barbados airport
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Wayne Rooney is escorted by security through Barbados airportCredit: Islandpaps.com/LadyTpappix/KGC Photo Agency LLP
 Wayne Rooney is packed and ready to go ahead of his flight to America
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Wayne Rooney is packed and ready to go ahead of his flight to AmericaCredit: Islandpaps.com/LadyTpappix/KGC Photo Agency LLP
 Wayne Rooney chats with security as he is led through Barbados airport
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Wayne Rooney chats with security as he is led through Barbados airportCredit: Islandpaps.com/LadyTpappix/KGC Photo Agency LLP
 Wayne Rooney is flying to America for talks with DC United to sort out his future
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Wayne Rooney is flying to America for talks with DC United to sort out his futureCredit: Islandpaps.com/LadyTpappix/KGC Photo Agency LLP

The Toffees have given Rooney, 32, permission to speak with DC United but majority owner Farhad Moshiri has not signed off on a £7.5million deal.

Rooney has been locked in talks with the Eastern Conference basement boys since the beginning of May.

DC United would need to pay Everton a fee for the ex-England and Manchester United captain, who has a year left on his contract.

It is understood Rooney will wait to speak to Everton's new manager before making a decision on his future.

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Marco Silva is favourite to replace Sam Allardyce in the Goodison Park hotseat.

Rooney was not a guaranteed starter under Allardyce despite finishing the season as top sorer with 11 Premier League goals.

Wayne Rooney not happy about being substituted for Everton against Liverpool in the Merseyside derby
 A switch to the MLS will mean moving his entire family out to the US
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A switch to the MLS will mean moving his entire family out to the USCredit: REUTERS
 Wayne Rooney could leave Everton this summer despite having a year left on his contract
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Wayne Rooney could leave Everton this summer despite having a year left on his contractCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Wayne Rooney applauds the fans in his final game of the season for Everton
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Wayne Rooney applauds the fans in his final game of the season for EvertonCredit: AFP or licensors
 Wayne Rooney finished last season as Everton's top scorer
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Wayne Rooney finished last season as Everton's top scorerCredit: Getty - Contributor

DC United coach Ben Olsen has hit back at critics who have blasted the move for the ex-Three Lions skipper.

Fans and pundits want to know why the MLS side have targeted the veteran player over younger talent.

But Olsen said: “I have enough on my plate.

"If that guy came to our team, I’m pretty sure he’d be pretty good. He’d do fine.

“The lack of reality and just stepping back is hard for a lot of people.

“I live in reality right here and we’re going to continue to try and make the team better.”

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