Leicester ‘open talks with Jonny Evans despite West Brom ace still wanting to join Man City’


JONNY EVANS has “given up on his dream switch to Manchester City” with a move to Leicester on the cards for the West Brom defender.

According to reports, the Northern Ireland international, 30, is set to leave the relegated Baggies after they endured a nightmare season.

Jonny Evans has been in action for Northern Ireland during their post-season clashes with Costa Rica and Panama
Jonny Evans has been in action for Northern Ireland during their post-season clashes with Costa Rica and Panama
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Evans has been in action for Northern Ireland after the season
Evans has been in action for Northern Ireland after the season
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The Old Trafford graduate, who played for United for seven seasons, has a £3million release clause, but had his heart set on a move back to Manchester – with United’s rivals City.

Leicester boss Claude Puel is keen to reinforce his defence, according to the Mirror – and Evans would bring a wealth of experience to play alongside Harry Maguire.

The likes of Premier League-winning defenders Robert Huth, 33, and Wes Morgan, 34, are not getting any younger and Puel is being pragmatic about the future of the club’s defence.

Leicester had a rotten final to the season, appearing to take their foot off the gas after they knew they were safe in the Premier League, with five defeats and one win in their last seven games.

Claude Puel has been looking to regenerate LEicester's ageing defence
Claude Puel has been looking to regenerate Leicester’s ageing defence
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Harry Maguire has emerged as Leicester's top defender and is with the England squad for the World Cup
Harry Maguire has emerged as Leicester’s top defender and is with the England squad for the World Cup
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Wes Morgan is now 34 years old and Claude Puel is determined to lower the average age of the Foxes defence
Wes Morgan is now 34 years old and Claude Puel is determined to lower the average age of the Foxes defence
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Robert Huth is another veteran of the Leicester defence at 33
Robert Huth is another veteran of the Leicester defence at 33
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That meant they fell away from the chase for Europe, with Burnley clinching seventh place and the chance to play in the Europa League next term.

Evans and his wife Helen are based in the North West and he had been keen to return to the area, to be near his young daughter, which could alert clubs in the vicinity.


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Evans was carrying an injury at the end of the season but he still wants to play in the Premier League.

A host of West Brom stars are set to leave the club after relegation to the Championship and senior players put the club under a cloud during the reign of Alan Pardew, as they allegedly stole a taxi during a mid-season trip to Barcelona.

Evans, Gareth Barry, Jake Livermore and Boaz Myhill were the four players accused of causing the incident, but charges were dropped by Catalan police.


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