Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester United confident Patrice Evra will not join Real Madrid
Manchester United are confident Patrice Evra will sign a newcontract in the coming days that will keep him from the clutches ofReal Madrid.France international Evra has been deliberating over his future, aware that Jose Mourinho has a place waiting for him in his squad at the Bernabeu.But United have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to persuade him to stay at Old Trafford and are now cautiously optimistic that they have won the battle. Deal me in: Evra looks set to remain a United player rather than join Real MadridEvra's current contract expires a the end of next season and United wouldn't normally open talks until the summer.However, manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been aware of the former Monaco defender's interest in a move and instructed chief executive David Gill to bring the talks forward.If Evra signs he will be contracted to the club until 2014. Evans admits his Crawley stars will be wracked with nerves against UnitedNot again. Fears for Owen as injury curse strikes Manchester United star Champions League rip-off? Wembley final tickets to be most expensive ever say UEFAAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion Explore more:People: Alex Ferguson, Patrice Evra, Jose Mourinho, David Gill Places: Madrid, Monaco, Monaco, France