Monaco target United’s Evra

French moneybags Monaco are seriously considering the possibility of resigning their former player Patrice Evra.

The 32-year-old France international left Monaco for United seven years ago for £5.5million. Despite still being considered as a first-choice player at the Old Trafford, Moyes may be eager to offload the ageing defender to Monaco with a view to fund the swoop for his favourite Leighton Baines to the Old Trafford. Evra, in turn, could weigh up a move as his wife is keen on returning to their homeland.

Monaco have already spent £115 million on new players, having landed Porto duo James Rodriguez and Joao Moutinho and Atletico Madrid goal-machine Radamel Falcao and are determined to continue their spending spree. They are prepared to table £10 million bid for Evra.