Wayne Rooney arrived at Everton's Finch Farm training ground for a medical on Sunday (AEST) as he closed in on a return to his boyhood club.

Manchester United's all-time top scorer is on the verge of ending a decorated 13-year stay at Old Trafford, with Everton striker Romelu Lukaku set to move in the opposite direction for £75 million ($127 million).

Everton is expected to announce the return of Rooney to the club on Monday (AEST).

Captain for club and country, the 31-year-old was reduced to a bit-part role under Jose Mourinho at United last season and also lost his place in Gareth Southgate's England squad.

Rooney joined United from Everton for £27 million ($45.7 million) on the back of stunning displays at UEFA Euro 2004 and went on to win five Premier League titles, four League Cups and the 2015-2016 FA Cup on his way to a personal tally of 253 goals.

He starred as United won its third UEFA Champions League in 2007-2008, before going on to claim glory in the FIFA Club World Cup. His last act as a United player is likely to be a substitute appearance as it defeated Ajax in last season's UEFA Europa League final.

If talks proceed smoothly, Rooney will be Ronald Koeman's sixth signing of a busy close season at Everton, after Michael Keane, Jordan Pickford, Davy Klassen, Sandro Ramirez and Henry Onyekuru to Goodison Park.