Real Sociedad in talks over Everton's Sandro

Sandro made 14 appearances for Everton last season, before going on loan to Sevilla in January.

He has been an unused substitute in one of Everton's three Premier League games this season so far.

He also set up Everton's first goal in their 3-1 victory in the Carabao Cup against Rotherham.

The former Barcelona player joined Everton from Malaga on a four-year-deal in summer 2017.

Everton boss Marco Silva has said that he does not want the Spanish player to leave, but with limited game time, it could be difficult to persuade him to stay.

"It is not easy when you change eight players but knowing at this moment we have some problems with injury to our players I had to take the decision," Silva said.

"Even with what has happened with Sandro I believe in him, he showed me tonight he is a fantastic professional and for me I am not surprised."

"Even if I knew someone called up in the next hour and it is something Sandro is trying to find, I would like if I would stay with him in the squad because he is a player I believe in."