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Manchester United eye Chelsea and Man City target after missing out on Sergio Ramos
MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly ready to offer Jonny Evans as bait to sign in-demand defender John Stones.
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The Everton ace has been the subject of interest from Chelsea and more recently Manchester City.
But it seems United are now joining the race to sign the youngster.
And according to the Daily Mirror, they are prepared to offer Jonny Evan in return to guarantee a deal.
United are in the market to bring in a new centre-half after missing out on signing Real Madrid star Sergio Ramos.
Manchester United have joined the race to sign John Stones
The Mirror claim the Red Devils have yet to make a formal approach to Everton, but have by "discreet enquiries".
It comes after Chelsea had their second bid for Stones rejected.
However, the Blues remain confident they will be the ones who sign the England international.
City are also monitoring the situation at Goodison Park, but, Everton remain adamant they will not sell the youngster.
However, it is thought a cash offer from United plus Evans in return could tempt Everton officials to sell their star player.
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