Everton Transfer News: Latest Rumours After Wayne Rooney's Return

Gylfi Sigurdsson and Olivier Giroud could follow Wayne Rooney to Everton as the Toffees expand their squad ahead of the new season.

As BBC Sport reported, Rooney rejoined his boyhood club on Sunday after 13 years at Manchester United, signing a two-year deal. The former Red Devils captain was elated at the transfer, saying: "It's a great feeling to be back. I cannot wait to meet the lads, get on the training pitch and then get on the pitch to play."

The Daily Mirror (h/t Chris Beesley of the Liverpool Echo) reported Sigurdsson could now arrive in a £30 million move from Swansea City, with Arsenal's Giroud also said to be on his way. Sigurdsson would pocket £135,000 per week if he signs up, bolstering manager Ronald Koeman's top-class options.

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The 27-year-old is one of the Premier League's most productive midfielders, and the danger he poses from set pieces is undoubted.

The Iceland international scored nine goals and provided 13 assists last term, according to WhoScored.com, helping keep his team in the English top flight after a poor start to the campaign.

Lukaku is likely to wrap up his move to United in the coming days, per ESPN FC's Alexis Nunes, opening the door for Giroud to take his place at Everton.

The Frenchman has struggled to hold down a regular place during his spell in north London, but he has proven pedigree against English defences.

Sky Sports News HQ's Kaveh Solhekol revealed the probability of the transfer:

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Koeman will have a formidable starting XI next season if he purchases the players on his wishlist.

Rooney will provide the leadership that has missing in recent campaigns and brings a proven winning mentality after capturing the Premier League on five occasions.

Sigurdsson didn't adapt during his disappointing two-year spell at Tottenham Hotspur, but it can be argued Spurs suffocated his play through poor positional choices.

The Toffees are primed to battle for a UEFA Champions League berth next season, and Rooney's return could trigger silverware in the next couple of years.