Arsenal are ready to splash out on West Brom defender Jonny Evans.

The Mirror says Evans is now top of their wish list.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has already brought in Henrikh Mkhitaryan, is closing in on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang but made it very clear they got more cash to buy more reinforcements this month.

Arsenal are keen on West Brom centre half Evans and believe they may have the edge on Manchester City who are looking on the Continent for defensive reinforcements.

Evans, 30, is rated at £20m by West Brom but the Northern Ireland international has 18 months left on his contract, is refusing to sign a new deal and could leave in the summer for £3m if the Baggies go down.