The 20-year-old was a big hit at the Stadium of Light last
season during his second loan spell with the Black Cats, but
Sunderland's hopes of signing Evans on a permanent deal from United
hit a major road block.
United have reportedly put a block on the departure of defender
Jonny Evans - either on loan or in a permanent transfer - following
the departure of Gerard Pique to his former club Barcelona.
Now, Newcastle are reportedly hoping to budge in line of their
local rivals by preparing a lucrative offer for Evans, which they
will submit if and when United find a more seasoned replacement for
the Spanish defender.
Sir Alex Ferguson is known to rate Evans highly, but with the likes
of Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidić standing before him the
prospects of the Belfast born defender breaking into the first team
could hardly look more daunting.