Leicester City 'join race for West Bromwich Albion defender Jonny Evans'

Leicester City have reportedly indicated that they are interested in signing West Bromwich Albion defender Jonny Evans.

Since the summer, Evans have been linked with a move away from The Hawthorns, and both Arsenal and Manchester City are known to be keen on the Northern Ireland international.

According to the Daily Mail, Leicester are ready to join the race for the player, who has just 18 months remaining on his deal at the West Midlands outfit.

Leicester are long-term admirers of Evans, but the Foxes have had three different managers in the space of a year and are now regarded as outsiders for the centre-back.

West Brom have allegedly quoted a figure of £23.5m for Evans's signature, although Baggies head coach Alan Pardew has insisted that no formal bids have been made.