Arsenal are reviving their interest in West Brom defender Jonny Evans.

The Mirror says the Gunners had a £25 million deadline day bid turned down by West Brom in August but are still keen — with league leaders and rival summer suitors Manchester City also likely to again be interested.

Arsene Wenger wants another centre-half to bolster his squad and Evans is understood to be interested in moving if another big offer comes in.

Arsenal also tried to get him in summer 2016, and new West Brom boss Alan Pardew admits he will hold talks with the Northern Ireland defender to assess his commitment and if he wants to leave.

“I think the assurance I need is probably from Jonny more than anybody, and I haven't met him yet," said Pardew. "I'm looking forward to seeing him. I think he's a fabulous player and very important for the club, so I will have a good old discussion with him."