West Bromwich Albion boss Alan Pardew offers Everton hope deal for Jonny Evans could be possible

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Everton have been linked with West Bromwich Albion’s Jonny Evans in recent times.

West Bromwich Albion boss Alan Pardew’s comments to the Express and Star about Jonny Evans should give Everton hope that a deal is possible.

Everton are said to be considering a £30 million deal for the West Brom defender, who is in-demand ahead of the January transfer window.

Evans has attracted the attentions of a number of teams, and Pardew has suggested that he can offer no guarantees about keeping the Northern Ireland international.

“I think you have to be realistic in these situations,” Pardew said. “Jonny is a top player, other clubs were interested in him in the summer.

“We know that and he knows that, we have to be intelligent and straightforward dealing with it.

“He is under contract for West Brom. He knows he can have those conversations (about a new deal) with us.

“We will give him the best deal we possibly can on the financial side and length of contract, but that might not be the whole thing with Jonny.”

Everton are thought to be hunting a new defender, with Sam Allardyce keen to snap up Evans.

The 29-year-old has just 18 months left on his contract at the Hawthorns, which means that his value could decrease, if he doesn’t pen a new deal with the Baggies soon.

If Everton were to sign Evans, he would add strength to Allardyce’s backline.

Everton currently have Mason Holgate, Phil Jagielka, Ashley Williams and Ramiro Funes Mori competing for a place at centre-back.