Plymouth Argyle are understood to be finalising a move for forward Will Evans, with multiple journalists reporting that the League One club has agreed terms with Mansfield Town for a fee in the region of £400,000 plus add-ons. A medical examination is expected to be the remaining formal step before the transfer can be completed.
Background and rise through the ranks
Evans, now 29, has climbed the football pyramid after beginning his senior career in the Cymru Premier. He played for Bala Town and Cardiff Met, accumulating more than 160 appearances across those clubs and contributing a combined total of 63 goals and assists before making the leap into the English Football League.
His performances in Wales and for representative side Wales C — notably a two-goal display against England C in March 2022 — helped secure a move to Newport County in the summer of 2022. He adapted well to League Two, going on to register a second-season return of 21 goals and three assists, form which subsequently prompted Mansfield Town to pay roughly £200,000 to sign him.
Why Argyle want him
Reports indicate Argyle are seeking reinforcements up front following the departure of Lorent Tolaj. Bringing in Evans would be an effort to bolster the club’s attacking options ahead of the coming campaign, giving manager and squad additional proven goalscoring experience from the lower leagues.
- Player: Will Evans
- From: Mansfield Town
- Reported fee: Around £400,000 plus add-ons
- Next step: Medical
- Reported by: Dan Marsh (Mirror Football), Anthony Joseph (Sky Sports)
Transfer details in brief
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Age | 29 |
| Previous clubs (not exhaustive) | Bala Town, Cardiff Met, Newport County, Mansfield Town |
| Notable recent season | 21 goals and 3 assists for Newport County (season referenced) |
| Mansfield Town fee paid | Approximately £200,000 |
Local supporters will watch closely for confirmation from the club. Transfers of this size represent a significant outlay for a League One side and signal intent from the hierarchy at Home Park as they prepare for the challenges of the new season.
Until Argyle make an official announcement, the move remains subject to the customary pre-contract checks and medical clearance. Should the deal be completed, Evans would add to a forward line that the Pilgrims will hope can convert investment into goals and improved results on the pitch.
