Moyes expects Rooney to sign soon

DAVID MOYES remains optimistic that Wayne Rooney will agree to stay at Everton. The 18-year-old England player will have a scan today on his broken foot when he finally arrives back at Everton from his holiday in America.

Talks are planned on his new contract before Everton jet off to the United States at the weekend for a two-match trip to Houston, Texas.

Moyes said of the offer to Rooney: "Of course, I am optimistic. I said we are going to be positive at Everton and I am. We have made him a tremendous offer and I would expect that to be accepted.