Newcastle are the early favourites to win The Championship next season and bounce straight back into the Premiership.

Manchester United full-back Patrice Evra is has recommended Bayern Munich forward Franck Ribery join him at Old Trafford.

The France international is sure his compatriot would make a huge impact at United and would be an ideal signing if Cristiano Ronaldo were to leave.

“Many say Cristiano will leave but only he knows the answer,” Evra told The Sun. “It’s clear a guy like Franck would be the ideal solution for United if Cristiano left.”

“Of course I talk to Franck about it, I tell him you had better come here.”

Ribery has been in impressive form for Bayern this year and is attracting plenty of interest from Europe’s biggest clubs, including Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Just a few weeks ago United denied reports that the club had tabled a £62.5m bid for the 26-year-old forward.

Newcastle are the early favourites to win The Championship next season and bounce straight back into the Premiership.

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