- Arsene Wenger has reportedly shown interest in brining former Man United defender Jonny Evans to the Emirates
- Manchester City have previously shown interst in the West Brom defender
- West Brom new manager, Alan Pardew, has expressed desires to keep Evan at the Baggies
Premier League giant, Arsenal, have reportedly joined Manchester City in the race to sign former Manchester United and West Brom star defender Jonny Evans.
British tabloid, The Mirror, claim the Gunner boss has thrown his hat in the ring for the centre-back this January as he looks to strengthen his defence.
Evans presently captains West Brom
However, Wenger faces stiff competition from Guardiola for Evans’ signature, with City trying and failing to bring the ex-Manchester United ace to the Etihad last summer.
Arsenal had missed out on Evans in August despite bidding £25m.
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But the 29-year-old is believed to be keen on leaving The Hawthorns after boss Tony Pulis was axed ten days ago.
Evans’ current contract runs until 2019, and the Baggies were preparing to hand him a new deal following his ascent to the captaincy.
New gaffer Alan Pardew is keen to see Evans stay after taking charge this week.
But he admits he needs to hear the player himself say the magic words.
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Pardew explained: “I think the assurance I need is probably from Jonny more than anybody, and I haven’t met him yet.
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“I’m looking forward to seeing him. I think he’s a fabulous player and very important for the club, so I will have a good old discussion with him.”
NAIJ.com reported earlier that Southampton winger Nathan Redmond moved to defend Pep Guardiola on Thursday night, November 30, over the Manchester City manager’s heated discussion with him.
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