Rodríguez played in all four of Switzerland’s games at the World Cup finals in Brazil

Manchester United are considering Ricardo Rodríguez, the Wolfsburg and Switzerland left back, as a replacement for Patrice Evra, with the Frenchman on the verge of joining Juventus.

Evra, 33, is likely to complete a move to the Italian champions within 72 hours, with United resigned to losing the defender. Juventus are thought to have bid around £1.5 million for Evra, who has been offered a two-year contract in Turin, although United are holding out for about £2 million.

Although Evra, who signed a one-year contract extension at Old Trafford in May, would be happy to remain at United, his wife, Sandra, is eager to leave Manchester and the club are loath to stand in his way given his eight and a half years at the