Jonny Evans on brink of new Manchester United deal

05 May 2010 09:51
Jonny Evans is on the verge of signing a new long-term contract with Manchester United as Sir Alex Ferguson plans for the future.   [LNB]After spending a couple of spells on loan at Sunderland, Evans has made huge progress in the last two seasons.   [LNB]The Northern Ireland international has now made 64 first-team appearances for United, the latest coming in Sunday's victory at the Stadium of Light, and has proved himself good enough to stand in for Rio Ferdinand during the defender's increasingly frequent injury absences.   [LNB] Reward: Evans has impressed Ferguson and made his mark in the United team[LNB]And Ferdinand's fellow central defender Nemanja Vidic has been heavily linked with a move to Spain.[LNB]Although there has been no formal announcement from Old Trafford, Ferguson let slip at Tuesday night's Player of the Year awards that Evans has agreed a new deal, which is expected to be confirmed in the coming days.   [LNB]'Jonny has proved himself,' the United boss told MUTV. 'He has signed a new contract and helps to provide a good foundation for the club for a long time.'[LNB]It is not believed Evans has actually put pen to paper yet but it is a measure of how highly the 22-year-old is rated at Old Trafford that Ferguson wanted him tied down to a new deal, with many seeing the Belfast-born player eventually becoming a club captain.  [LNB] Ben Foster faces up to quitting Manchester United as keeper bids to kickstart careerPienaar pledges future to Everton as Man United and Spurs lead chaseMan United's title fate set to rest with Wigan's third-choice goalkeeperMan United boss Ferguson vows to buy two new players in the summer Sir Alex: The day I ordered Scholes to play on for Manchester United MANCHESTER UNITED FC

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