Arsenal won't get a clear run at West Brom defender Jonny Evans in January.

The Telegraph says Arsenal and Manchester City are expected to fight it out to sign Evans in January.

Both Premier League clubs are said to be poised to make offers, while new Albion boss Alan Pardew is said to be considering which players he can sell in order to bring in new talent.

The Gunners, City and Leicester all failed with summer bids for the Northern Ireland international, who the Baggies value at over £30million.

However, the club reportedly plan to offer him a new contract and Pardew is keen to sit down with Evans after being appointed on a deal until 2020 on Wednesday.