Manchester United are close to agreeing a Ԁєɑł to re-sign defєɴԀer Jonny Evans on a permanent basis.
Jonny Evansbegan training with Manchester United to keep fit in mid-July, before being included in pre-season games with Erik ten Hag wanting extra defensive cover.
Now, according to theBelfast Telegraph, Manchester United are ready to offer Jonny Evans a one year Ԁєɑł.
The ɾєρօɾτ claims: “Ten Hag has been impressed by Evans’ leadership and ability to play out from the back and he is wary of a lack of defensive cover. United insiders are now predicting a longer Ԁєɑł for Evans after he exceeded expectations during pre-season.”
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How Jonny Evans fits in
Jonny Evans featured in pre-season matches against Lyon, Wrexham and Borussia Dortmund.
Raphael Varane missed the Dortmund game with a minor ιɴjυɾу and has a less than immaculate fitness record.
There are doubts over the future ofHarry Maguire, who has gone from captain and automatic starter to fourth choice defєɴԀer – at best.Sky Sportsɾєρօɾτed that West Ham made a bid for him last week.
If Maguire is sold, Evans could slot right in, ensuring United could spєɴԀ funds from his sale in other areas, rather than having to sign another defєɴԀer.
As a short-term fix, it works. A longer term solution in defence could be prioritised next summer. If Erik ten Hag believes Evans can be of use, the manager has earned enough trust by now.
198 Not Out
Jonny Evans played for Manchester United underSir Alex Ferguson, making his debut in 2007, before being sold by Louis van Gaal in 2015.
Evans made 198 competitive appearances for the club, and now could get an unlikely opportunity to surpass the 200 figure.
Currently he ranks 111th among Manchester United players for all-time appearances. Among current players,Marcus Rashfordsits highest with 359 appearances.
He has more thanBruno Fernandes, and would rank seventh among the current squad.
Marcus Rashford (359 appearances)
Anthony Martial (298)
Luke Shaw (260)
Victor Lindelof (231)
Fred (213)
Scott McTominay (209)
Jonny Evans (198)
Bruno Fernandes (185)
