Toon director of football Joe Kinnear, back at his desk tomorrow after a short break, is set for talks over a possible move for the 27-year-old Portugal international.
But new Goodison boss Roberto Martinez is also interested in the Cape Verde-born centre-half who snubbed QPR last season.
Rangers boss Harry Redknapp was so keen to do a January deal that he made a personal flight to try to lure Rolando.
Redknapp was so keen to do a January deal that he made a personal flight to try to lure Rolando
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Kinnear has been handed control of football matters at Newcastle, focusing on recruitment.
Manager Alan Pardew wants Kinnear to deliver Aston Villa misfit Darren Bent and has renewed his interest in France striker Loic Remy, who preferred to join QPR six months ago.
? MIDDLESBROUGH are keen to sign Aston Villa’s unwanted midfielder Stephen Ireland on loan but only if Villa continue to pay a hefty slice of his salary.
Boro can’t afford the 26-year-old’s £65,000 weekly wage.
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