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Sky Sports reporter makes claim over Jonny Evans’ move to Arsenal
JONNY EVANS will not be switching West Brom for Arsenal today, claims Sky Sports reporter Kirsty Edwards.
West Bromwich Albion defender Jonny Evans trains with squad
Evans has been linked with a move to both Arsenal and Manchester City in this transfer window.
City brought in Aymeric Laporte from Athletic Bilbao for a club-record fee yesterday to all but rule them out of a move for Evans, but Arsenal are still linked.
However, Edwards has spoken to West Brom boss Alan Pardew this morning and he is confident his skipper will still be a Baggies player after tonight’s 11pm transfer deadline.
“He is confident that they will keep hold of captain Jonny Evans today,” Edwards said.
Jonny Evans has been linked with a move to Arsenal
He is confident that they will keep hold of captain Jonny Evans today
“At one point West Brom were willing to listen to offers for him in this transfer window.
“They thought they may need the money to bring in a striker.
“But of course, as they’ve brought in Daniel Sturridge on loan, they no longer need that money, they want to keep hold of Evans.
Alan Pardew is confident of keeping Jonny Evans at West Brom
“Pardew said if he was a betting man he certainly wouldn’t be putting any money on Evans leaving the club today.
“He did though say he isn’t used to having deadline days that are uneventful.
“So he will be keeping his phone very close by today; he’s really hoping it doesn’t ring.”
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