Wayne Rooney's agent Paul Stretford held talks with Everton chairman Bill Kenwright on Wednesday afternoon as the Manchester United striker's return to Goodison Park edged closer.
The two men spoke at Kenwright's London offices and further talks are planned in the coming days with Everton increasingly hopeful of bringing Rooney back to Merseyside 13 years after he left for Old Trafford in a £27million transfer.
Everton have stepped up their interest in the last few days and there is a willingness on behalf of both clubs and the Rooney camp to strike a deal.
However, no agreement has been reached yet and it's understood that all three sides will have to compromise before that happens.