Evans backed for top-six Premier League move
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill believes West Brom defender Jonny Evans could play for a club in the top six of the Premier League.
Jonny Evans has been backed to join one of the Premier League's top-six clubs by Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill.
Evans, who was previously linked with Arsenal and Manchester City, is reported to have a £3million release clause in his West Brom contract following their relegation.
The 30-year-old is on international duty with Northern Ireland following the end of the club season, with O'Neill believing the former Manchester United defender is ready for a big move.
"He's certainly capable of that [playing for a top-six team]," O'Neill said to Sky Sports.
"He had a difficult second half of the season, but so did West Brom as a whole.
"Jonny has all the attributes to play in a top-six side, there's no doubt about that.
"The price you can get him for is an absolute steal, given what people are buying players for nowadays.
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"I expect to see Jonny move in the summer and get a fresh start, hopefully at a big club."
Evans retained the West Brom captaincy despite apologising after being involved in a "curfew breach" while the Baggies were on a mid-season training camp in Spain.
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