Wayne Rooney will 'not be risked' for Everton's final Premier League game against West Ham after undergoing surgery on a minor injury.
The England record goalscorer missed the Toffees' 1-1 draw with Southampton on Saturday due to the same knee problem.
It could mean Rooney has played his last game for the club: reports on Thursday suggested he has agreed a 'deal in principle' to move to DC United this summer.
Sam Allardyce earlier confirmed interest from the American side but insisted Rooney has not expressed a desire to leave.