Manchester United want West Brom star Jonny Evans in January transfer window and will be keeping an eye on him when sides clash today
United’s interest in the Northern Ireland international, who spent 11 years at the club, has increased with the news that central defender Eric Bailly has been ruled out for at least three months following ankle surgery
MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly preparing to make a January bid to re-sign Jonny Evans.
The West Brom star left United for £8million in 2015, and has been recently linked to Manchester City and Arsenal after some stellar displays over the past two-and-a-half-years.
The Northern Ireland international came through United’s youth ranks and made 198 appearances for the Red Devils.
Jose Mourinho believes it was a mistake by predecessor Louis Van Gaal to allow the 29-year-old to leave Old Trafford.
The Mirror claim United are ready to fight off competition from the Gunners and City and make a move for the Baggies defender who faces United at the Hawthorns this afternoon
The Premier League pair failed in moves for Evans in the summer, but have been keeping tabs on the defender.
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United are in need of a centre-half after it was confirmed Eric Bailly would miss the rest of 2017 through injury.
Bailly is expected to spend at least three months on the sidelines, prompting Mourinho to search for replacements.
The Sky Blues are also currently short in defence with Vincent Kompany and John Stones in the treatment room.
In the hopes of repelling suitors, West Brom are reportedly preparing to make Evans a final contract offer.
The Northern Irishman will be out of contract at the end of next season and while hopes of him re-signing are understood to be remote, Albion will put an offer on the table.
The Telegraph claims the Baggies are willing to offer Evans £100,000-a-week to make him the highest paid player in the club's history.