Wayne Rooney, the English soccer superstar being courted by D.C. United, will visit Washington on Thursday for a physical and meetings with club officials, three people with knowledge of the situation said late Tuesday.
The sides must still work out details on a multiyear pact and United will have to reach agreement with Premier League side Everton on a transfer. But his visit to the city is a strong indication that things are moving along and an accord is near.
“It’s the next step in the process,” said one source, who, like the others, requested anonymity because they had not been granted permission to speak publicly about the talks.