West Brom defender Jonny Evans is expected to join Manchester City if Eliaquim Mangala leaves the club before the transfer window closes, sources have told ESPN FC.
City have already had an £18 million bid for the Northern Ireland international turned down but will return with an improved offer if they can move out Mangala, who has failed to convince Pep Guardiola that he can be part of his plans.
Mangala, 26, could even join West Brom as part of the deal if he is prepared to take a reduction in salary.
The French international's agent was in England on Sunday to try to finalise his exit ahead of Thursday's transfer deadline, with Italian side Inter Milan also linked with a move.