Derby County are "confident" of completing a deal to sign ex-England captain Wayne Rooney on Tuesday, according to club owner Mel Morris.
Goal were informed that Rooney, 33, was seriously considering the possibility of a return to England and the forward is now set to make a surprise return to English football in what is expected to be a player-coach role in support of Rams boss Phillip Cocu.
According to reports, the former Everton and Manchester United forward could see out the MLS season at DC United before moving to Pride Park in January.