Manchester United make decision on Jonny Evans’ future
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Manchester United are in talks with Jonny Evans about a new contract which would keep him at Old Trafford past his 37th birthday. United had already confirmed that Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial would go when their contracts ended, meaning France internationals who cost the club a combined sum of almost £100m will depart on free transfers. But Varane’s departure could give them an added reason to keep Evans, who rejoined the club last summer, initially just to train but then earning a one-year contract. As United’s other four centre-backs – Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Varane – all had injury problems – Evans became a vital member of manager Erik ten Hag’s squad, with only 12 players making more appearances last season.