Everton boss Marco Silva is seeking a centre-back signing in January.

The Liverpool Echo says the Blues have started the season with only three senior defenders in that position after the failure to land a replacement for Phil Jagielka.

Jagielka was released at the end of his contract in the summer and went onto to rejoin old club Sheffield United.

When asked if he has held conversations with director of football Marcel Brands about signing a centre-back in January, Silva said: "Even if you don't speak about that every week, it is normal we have chats about it and, of course, you are always looking.

"It is my job and the job of Marcel also and now he is doing his job, analysing everything.

"We will see, and what we can do to strengthen our squad will do in January, if you can, or next season again."