New Everton boss Marco Silva refused to rule out the possibility of Wayne Rooney leaving to join MLS side DC United.
The former Watford manager was speaking at his first press conference alongside new director of football Marcel Brands – appointed last month to replace Steve Walsh.
And while both men admitted they are working on bringing big names to Goodison Park, neither did little to suggest England's record goalscorer will be in their plans for next season.
Brands said of Rooney: "There is a possibility he will leave.
“He is talking with Washington, it is no secret.