Man Utd to block Marcos Rojo from leaving in January after impressing since £25m Everton transfer collapsed

OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER has put a block on Marcos Rojo quitting Manchester United in January. The Argentine central defender saw a summer deadline day move to Everton collapse due to haggling over the £25m fee. The Toffees told his camp they might come back with a reduced offer in the new year. However, the South […]

OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER has put a block on Marcos Rojo quitting Manchester United in January.

The Argentine central defender saw a summer deadline day move to Everton collapse due to haggling over the £25m fee.

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The Toffees told his camp they might come back with a reduced offer in the new year.

However, the South American’s advisers have been told Solskjaer won’t risk weakening the heart of his rearguard at such a crucial period – even if a club does come forward and matches their valuation.

The OId Trafford boss allowed defender Chris Smalling to join Italian giants Roma in the summer on a season-long loan.

Rojo, 29, has two years left on his £140,000-per-week deal.

And United are confident that they can appraise his situation again next summer.

A United insider said: “The manager has been impressed with how Marcos has knuckled down since he almost left for Everton.

“He hasn’t moaned about it, Ole knows he is a top defender when he can keep himself fit.

“He doesn’t see anybody available out there in January who could improve on Marcos.”