Jonny Evans is set to reject a move to Arsenal this summer. (Getty Images)

Jonny Evans is set to leave West Brom at the end of the season but the defender will opt to join Manchester City ahead of Arsenal, according to reports.

West Brom are on the verge of being relegated from the Premier League as they currently sit 10 points behind 17th-placed Crystal Palace with just five games remaining.

Should the Baggies drop down to the Championship, Evans will be available for £3 million due to a relegation release clause in his contract.

Manchester City attempted to sign Evans in the January transfer window but their £18 million offer was rejected by West Brom.


Arsenal are also interested in a move for the 30-year-old, who was sold by Manchester United to West Brom for £8m in August 2015.

Evans will be available for £3m if West Brom are relegated. (Getty Images)

But according to the Daily Mirror, Evans favours a switch to Pep Guardiola’s side and will turn down Arsenal if they also trigger his release clause.



Arsene Wenger will be in the market for a new central defender as he will look to replace Per Mertesacker, who is retiring at the end of the season.