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Liverpool news: Jonny Evans backed to join Reds after Man Utd experience
LIVERPOOL should ‘definitely’ pursue the signing of West Brom defender Jonny Evans in January, according to Alan Smith.
Jonny Evans scores first international goal for Northern Ireland
Liverpool were in the market for a new centre-back in the summer but a move for Southampton’s Virgil van Dijk fell through.
Smith reckons Van Dijk is now more likely to move to Manchester City, who were also linked with Evans last summer.
Evans won three Premier League titles with Manchester United before leaving in 2015.
Smith says his experience from his United days would prove a huge asset at the back for Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.
Liverpool news: Ex-Man Utd star Jonny Evans would be a great signing for the Reds, says Smith
He’s a good lad, highly experienced, knows what it’s about playing for a big club at Manchester United
“I do think (Ragnar) Klavan coming in has made a bit of a difference,” Smith said.
“But how they’d love to get Virgil van Dijk in, maybe that ship has sailed. It sounds like Pep Guardiola might be interested in the Southampton centre-half.
“I think there are still questions to be answered. Yes I could (see Jonny Evans signing), definitely, definitely.
Jonny Evans scores first international goal for Northern Ireland
Liverpool news: Smith says Jonny Evans' experience from his Man Utd days would be vital
“I think it will be hard for West Brom if the money was right. Jonny’s a really solid citizen as well, you know what you are getting with him coming into the dressing room.
“He’s a good lad, highly experienced, knows what it’s about playing for a big club at Manchester United.
“It’s a no-brainer for a few managers I think that.”
Evans helped his West Brom side hold Liverpool to a 0-0 draw at Anfield on Wednesday.
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