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Report: Everton have an advantage over Wolves in Marcos Rojo chase

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Manchester United could sell Marcos Rojo and two Premier League clubs, Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers, have been linked so far.

Marcos Rojo of Manchester United celebrates during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Huddersfield Town at Old Trafford on February 3, 2018 in Manchester, England.

Marcos Rojo’s four year stay at Manchester United could come to an end this summer.

It is well documented that Jose Mourinho wants to reinforce a weak looking backline with a new, commanding centre-back and the 28-year-old Argentine is facing an uncertain couple of days before the transfer window slams shut.

The Mail reports that Rojo knows he is the most likely of United’s defenders to be sacrificed and has returned to Manchester rather than jetting out to join the pre-season tour of the US in order to discuss his future.

According to Yahoo Sports, the former Sporting Lisbon defender is on the radar of both Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Toffees, interestingly, are reported to have enquired about Rojo even before entering discussions with Barcelona defender Yerry Mina at the start of July.

Marcos Rojo of Argentina fouls Kylian Mbappe of France to concede a penalty during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between France and Argentina at Kazan Arena on June 30,...

But who is the more likely destination, Everton or Wolves?

It seems the former hold the advantage. Yahoo Sports add that Rojo would prefer to remain in the North West of England – which obviously helps Everton out while potentially delivering a hammer blow to Wolves’ hopes.

According to The Mail, Manchester United would demand £30 million for Rojo, four years after signing him from Sporting for £16 million.

Gerard Deulofeu of Watford battles with Marcos Rojo of Man Utd during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Watford at Old Trafford on May 13, 2018 in Manchester, England.