NEWCASTLE UNITED want Marcos Rojo with Manchester United already ‘working on’ his January exit.
The Argentina international has fallen way down the pecking order under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
He has only six months left on his £100,000-a-week but the club retain an option of extending it by a further year.
However, The Athletic claims Steve Bruce is desperate to strengthen his Magpies defence.
And 30-year-old Rojo’s versatility to be able to play centrally or at left-back has helped to make him a top target.
But Newcastle will face competition from elsewhere in the Premier League for the South American.
Bottom of the table Sheffield United, who were beaten 3-2 last night by the Red Devils, are also keen.
And two unknown Spanish sides are also looking into the prospect of bringing him in from Old Trafford.
United are happy to let him leave, with the report stating they are already in talks with the ace regarding his exit once the transfer window re-opens next month.
Rojo has made over 120 appearances for United since his arrival in 2014.
But he has not featured for the first team in over a year and spent time back in his homeland with Estudiantes last season.
He is believed to want to remain in England, and that could put Newcastle in pole position for him.
And Rojo will be hoping he can impress enough in the remainder of the campaign at a new club to earn himself a long-term deal.
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