Rooney in talks for new Everton deal

TALKS have opened between Everton and Wayne Rooney’s representatives to discuss a new five-year deal for the 18-year-old England striker.

Rooney, currently sidelined with a broken bone in his foot, saw his stock rise in Euro 2004 in Portugal, where he scored four goals.

Chelsea, Manchester United and Real Madrid have all been touted as potential suitors but as yet none has made a formal bid.