Rooney hot property in Europe: Eriksson

Sven-Goran Eriksson is expecting England’s teen sensation, Wayne Rooney, to become the hottest property in Europe – and admitted he would try to sign the Everton striker if he was still a club manager.

The England coach believes the list of clubs would be “very long” to land the signature of the 18-year-old should he become available.

Sources close to Everton indicate that they would want around £45million before even considering having to lose the services of the player.