West Bromwich Albion defender Jonny Evans has been linked with a move away from the Hawthorns for just £3 million.
West Bromwich Albion must be regretting not selling Jonny Evans in the January transfer window now.
West Brom could have received a sizeable fee for Evans two months’ ago, with Arsenal and Manchester City among the clubs linked.
However, the Baggies stood firm and decided to keep hold of the centre-back.
That decision was always going be a risk, due to the clause in Evans’ contract which means he can leave the Hawthorns for just £3 million if they drop into the Championship. And it seems that West Brom’s gamble could be about to backfire, as they now look destined to be relegated.
West Brom may argue that selling Evans last month would have sent out the wrong message.
But by keeping hold of him, they could now have cost themselves a vast amount of money.
Evans will be bought for £3 million, as it represents a brilliant value for money buy for most Premier League sides.
West Brom’s chances of staying up already look very slim, with Alan Pardew’s side seven points away from safety.
And West Brom’s board may now regret cashing in on Evans while they had the chance, as their desire to keep him looks like costing them a great deal of money.
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