Jonny Evans
Van Gaal’s pursuit of a centre-back this summer—notably Sergio Ramos [Independent]—has raised questions about just how highly the Dutch coach rates his existing options in the heart of the defence.
Jonny Evans looks likely to be the fall guy should the Real Madrid defender or John Stones—another player linked to Old Trafford [Daily Mail]—join the revolution at Manchester.
The Northern Ireland defender has been linked to Everton, and may move in a potential swap deal involving Stones [Express], while both Arsenal and West Bromwich Albion have also been linked to the defender [International Business Times].