EPL: Could Landon Donovan Return to Everton?

The greatest American footballer of all-time—Landon Donovan—truly has had one fantastic season, from playing in the English Premier League to a terrific World Cup campaign in South Africa.

Now that Donovan is back in Major League Soccer with the Los Angeles Galaxy, rumors have once again started to circulate that he could be leaving the Galaxy and going back to England to play in the Premier League.

And now, Donovan has stated that he wants to once again return to Goodison Park to play for the Toffee's.

According to Everton's Official Website, Donovan said to a reporter after Wednesday's match for the MLS All-Stars against Manchester United in Houston, "I would love to go back to Everton. I love the people there and I love the fans there."

Donovan also stated that other clubs were interested in him, "but right now, it's only preliminary".

Right now, many people don't believe that Donovan will be moving away from MLS, as commissioner Don Garber is not keen to see his most renowned American player move overseas.

Why is Donovan so valuable to the MLS?

Because the league would like "to deepen the connection between the American fan as an MLS fan first and a Premier League fan second."

Garber also stated, "I'm the commissioner of MLS and for my goal, raising the profile of our league, we need our best players here and I will always fight hard to keep them here."

Last season, Donovan became a fan favorite for Everton during a three-month loan, with two goals in 13 matches. Everton were able to beat both Chelsea and Manchester United during that same stretch.

Donovan is rated in the £10 million range (or about $17 million) for a transfer.