New Goodison boss Roberto Martinez is interested in Porto centre-half Rolando, who snubbed QPR last season. It is thought that current manager Paulo Fonseca has slapped a £5 million price tag for the player.
Newcastle director of football Joe Kinnear, back at his desk tomorrow after a short break, is also interested in the Cape-Verde born man and is set for talks over a possible move for the 27-year-old Portugal international.
Rangers boss Harry Redknapp was so keen to do a January deal that he made a personal flight to try to lure Rolando.