Erik ten Hag has defined the rationale why he has handed Jonny Evans the prospect to return to Manchester United this summer time - even when the defender may but transfer onto pastures new. The former Leicester man is again coaching with the Red Devils following his launch on the King Power Stadium and United confirmed on Tuesday that the Northern Ireland worldwide has signed a short-term deal at Old Trafford to allow him to function throughout friendlies in Edinburgh and San Diego throughout their pre-season tour of the United States.

It's understood Evans can be sharpening his health ranges whereas additionally serving to United's children throughout his time together with his former employers, which within the view of Ten Hag is a win-win for each events.

The Dutchman advised MUTV forward of the pleasant in opposition to Lyon in Scotland: "He [Evans] came to train and work on his fitness, I said all the players weren't in, I thought it was a good idea to help each other.

"We know he is a very skilled participant, but additionally an enormous character and authority, he can assist the younger gamers particularly."

At this second in time, it is unclear whether or not Evans may land the prospect to stick with United for the 2022/23 season but when he impresses behind the scenes, it is a risk that can't be dominated out.

Evans' spouse Helen additionally works for United as a broadcaster, internet hosting their official podcast whereas additionally presenting protection on MUTV.

The three-time Premier League winner was named among the many substitutes for United's second pre-season pleasant after beforehand beating Leeds 2-0 in Oslo, Norway.

He had beforehand been in talks with Leicester over a contract extension earlier than ultimately being confirmed as a free agent after 5 years with the Foxes.

There may doubtlessly be room for Evans inside United's squad subsequent season if Ten Hag believes he's as much as the duty of offering competitors and assist as a fringe participant.

Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane, who was named United captain for the primary half in opposition to Lyon, are anticipated to be United's first-choice centre-back pairing subsequent season.

Victor Lindelof continues to be held in excessive regard by Ten Hag whereas Harry Maguire continues to be being pushed in the direction of the exit door.

Maguire has been stripped of the United captaincy and is now attracting curiosity from West Ham as he continues to weigh up his future.

It's starting to get busy for United on the switch entrance as they put together to fly to the United States following their pleasant conflict with French aspect Lyon.

Andre Onana is due in Manchester to endure a medical forward of his £47million swap from Inter Milan and there may but be extra motion by way of incomings very quickly.

United are nonetheless chasing a deal for Atalanta's Rasmus Hojlund and have now agreed private phrases for the Denmark worldwide, who may add extra objectives to Ten Hag's frontline subsequent season.

The membership are additionally centered on exits with Maguire, Fred, Anthony Martial, Eric Bailly and Dean Henderson amongst a listing of stars which have been advised they will go away this summer time.

Saudi Arabian aspect Al-Nassr are set to signal United full-back Alex Telles on a everlasting deal following his mortgage spell with Sevilla final season.