Arsenal to miss out on long-term target as agent fees hault potential deal

Arsenal are ready to end their interest in West Brom defender Jonny Evans, with the player’s agent demanding an extra £4 million for a deal to take place.

The Daily Mail claims that a £3 million deal with Leicester City is close, but the player’s agent wants a further £4 million in agent fees.

Colin Murdock, the player’s agent is said to be keen on making the move happen but will demand £4 million, something that has put both Manchester City and Arsenal off a deal.

City are said to have turned down the chance to sign the player in January and are now likely to look elsewhere, despite the player’s relegation release clause.

Arsenal had been keen on the former Manchester United man but are now ready to look towards other transfer targets

As one of the club’s top earners, Evans is expected to depart the Hawthorns over the summer in a squad shake-up.

The report claims that Evans wants a deal to be completed quickly so he can prepare for the new season. - Read Sport