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Jonny Evans was sold by Louis van Gaal but is now back at Old Trafford

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One of Louis van Gaal’s biggest mistakes as manager of Manchester United was selling Jonny Evans, according to the author of new book ‘Bring on United’.

Andy Mitten — who writes for The Athletic and edits fanzine United We Stand — is a journalist and Manchester United fanatic who has travelled the world reporting on his beloved club.

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