Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard is being considered by MLS franchises ahead of next season.

Howard, 35, is a big commercial draw following his exploits in the World Cup and would be open to a return.

He is a popular figure at Everton but Roberto Martinez is working on bringing in a new goalkeeper that will eventually replace him.

Tim Howard issues some instructions to his Everton team-mates in their 3-1 win against QPR last month

The veteran keeper could wave goodbye to the Premier League and make a return to the MLS

Martinez has considered Cardiff's David Marshall and Orjan Nyland of Molde as he works off a shortlist of three.

New York City, Toronto and LA Galaxy are monitoring developments with Howard but another name that could come into the reckoning next January is Iker Casillas.

The Real Madrid keeper has declared a desire to play in the MLS in a recent Wall Street journal interview.

Cardiff keeper David Marshall could make the move to Everton as Roberto Martinez seeks a new goalkeeper

Iker Casillas could also move to the MLS in the near future after revealing his admiration for the league

Casillas, 33, has returned to form this season and has earned praise from coach Carlo Ancelotti.

However, the ongoing interest in Manchester United's David de Gea will only encourage MLS sides that a deal could be done once his time at Madrid ends.

The Spaniard has made an incredible 704 appearances for the Spanish giants during his 16-year spell at the club.