MANCHESTER UNITED are hoping they can convince Jonny Evans to pen a new deal at the club, according to reports.
The 36-year-old re-signed for the Red Devils on a one-year deal after training with the club as a free agent last summer.
Evans was set to play a bit-part role but featured 30 times following an injury crisis.
His contract has now expired - but Man Utd remain in talks with him over a new one-year deal.
The Athletic report that Old Trafford chiefs are keen to tie him down amid a tight transfer budget.
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe are hoping for a net spend of just £50million this summer.
And Man Utd do not want to lose more defenders after already seeing centre-back Raphael Varane leave.
As they try to not splash the cash, the club reportedly made a late move for Tosin Adarabioyo.
But the 26-year-old had already agreed to make the short journey across West London from Fulham to Chelsea on a free.
Man Utd remain keen on Lille wonderkid Leny Yoro and Nice ace Jean-Clair Todibo.
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Yoro, 18, could cost £51m and he is also on the radar of Real Madrid.
Meanwhile, Todibo, 24, is a long-term target thought to be valued at £35m.
Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite remains a potential arrival as the Toffees have to put every player up for sale after 777 Partners' deal to buy them fell through, putting them in danger of going into administration.
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