Everton and Aston Villa are considering a move for Porto defender Rolando before the end of the transfer window, sources have told ESPN FC.

Both clubs are looking to bolster their defensive options and are interested in bringing 29-year-old Rolando, out of contract in the summer, to the Premier League.

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Rolando has spent the last two seasons on loan at Napoli and Inter Milan, and the centre-back is believed...

Serie A strugglers Parma have strengthened their squad by signing wingers Silvestre Varela on loan from Porto and Cristian Rodriguez from Atletico Madrid.

Varela, the 29-year-old former Sporting player, has committed to the battle against relegation at the Stadio Ennio Tardini, as bottom side Parma look to close a nine-point gap on 17th place and...