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Porto's Rolando poised for £8m Everton move after agent arrives at Finch Farm
EVERTON are close to signing £8m-rated Portuguese international Rolando.
Reports claim the player's representatives have arrived at Everton's training facility, Finch Farm, to discuss a permanent deal.
The 29-year-old has made 19 appearances for the national side, but was overlooked for the last two World Cup finals.
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Having notched up 112 appearances, Rolando has been a stalwart at the heart of Porto's defence, but despite his service he's been overlooked by a succession of managers leading to his impending Estadio do Dragao exit.
Everton fans are desperate to see a centre-half arrive at Goodison Park after a couple of shaky performances from club captain Phil Jagielka and Sylvain Distin.
The youthful John Stones and new boy Brendan Galloway are full of potential and are likely to form a partnership for the year's ahead, but with the Europa League beckoning Everton need experience now.
It remains doubtful that the Toffees will sign Rolando on a permanent deal having spent £28m on Romelu Lukaku, but a season-long loan remains entirely conceivable.
Roberto Martinez will hope to wrap-up the deal shortly with just six-hours of the transfer window remaining.
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