Wayne Rooney move to DC United to be confirmed on Thursday

Wayne Rooney will meet the media in Washington on Monday

Wayne Rooney will be confirmed as a DC United player on Thursday, Sky sources understand.

The 32-year-old will hold a news conference at the MLS club on Monday after they agreed terms with Everton and Rooney's agent Paul Stretford.

Rooney is understood to have secured a visa and work permit and could begin training with his new team-mates by the end of the week.

Rooney is expected to return to Everton as a coach at a later date

However, England's record goalscorer cannot officially become a DC United player until their transfer window opens on July 10.

He could then make his debut against four days later against Vancouver Whitecaps at the opening of the new ￡140m 20,000-seater Audi Field stadium in Washington.

Once his MLS career is over, Rooney is expected to return to Goodison Park as a coach after reportedly negotiating a deal with Everton.