Manchester United are drawing up surprise plans to bring Leicester City defender Jonny Evans back to Old Trafford.

The Sun says United are keeping a close eye on Evans' contract situation at Leicester.

And if he has still not signed a new deal by the turn of the year, they are considering a shock move to bring their former defender back to Old Trafford.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would like to add a left-sided centre back to his squad, but has a kitty of just £20 million in January – unless he can bring in more from sales.

A United source revealed: “Johnny's name has come up in conversation.

“There are still a lot of people here who have plenty of time for him - and that includes Ole and Mike Phelan."