Pep Guardiola has been looking for an experienced centre-back all summer and has turned his attentions to the Northern Ireland international
Manchester City are working on a deal to sign Jonny Evans from West Brom, Goal understands.
Sources have told Goal that City agreed personal terms with Evans last week, and the Blues are now trying to broker a deal with West Brom.
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It has been reported that the Baggies have already rejected two bids from City, one worth £18 million, though the Blues remain confident they will reach a breakthrough before the transfer window closes at the end of August.