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Barcelona Target Manchester United Centre-Back Jonny Evans
The Catalan giants are being linked with a swoop for Northern Ireland international...
04-Aug-2009 8:50:13 PM
Barcelona are ready to test Sir Alex Ferguson's resolve with a €14 million (£12m) bid for Manchester United star Jonny Evans, according to reports.
The Daily Mail is suggesting that the Spanish club may be weighing up a move for the 21-year-old centre-back as they look to improve their options in defence.
Juventus are currently in advanced talks with Pep Guardiola's team regarding the loan signing of Uruguayan defender Martin Caceres, which suggests that the Catalans may be in the market for a replacement.
Reports earlier in the summer had claimed that Barca were chasing Evans' Manchester United team-mate Nemanja Vidic, but those rumours were put to bed when the Serbian's agent insisted his client is happy at Old Trafford.
Evans, who spent the entire 2006-07 season on-loan at Sunderland, enjoyed an extended run of games in the Red Devils' first-team last season and he looks set to be an integral part of the United squad again this campaign.
Gerard Pique was the last United defender to swap Manchester for Barcelona, winning the Primera Division title and Champions League with the club since his move in 2008.
If reports are to be believed, the Nou Camp outfit will now turn their attentions to Northern Ireland international Evans as they seek to defend their Champions League, La Liga and Copa del Rey crowns.
Stephen Darwin, Goal.com
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