Everton are exploring a deal for Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo.

The Argentina international has impressed in United's pre-season friendlies but will be allowed to leave by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following the signing of Harry Maguire.

The 29-year-old Rojo was a target for Everton boss Marco Silva last summer and is back in his sights, however, his injury record is a concern and they would prefer an initial loan.

Everton are exploring a deadline-day deal for Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo

United have interest in Axel Tuanzebe also but following Eric Bailly's injury they plan to keep him in their first-team squad until January at least.

Everton have been looking for a centre-back after failing to prise Kurt Zouma out of Chelsea while a loan move for Fikayo Tomori is deemed unlikely as Chelsea look to agree terms with Arsenal over the sale of David Luiz.

The Toffees also had a loan bid for Chris Smalling rejected by United with Solskjaer reluctant to let the England international go.