Laporte, 23, is set to become the most expensive signing in City's history, eclipsing the £55m paid to Wolfsburg for Kevin De Bruyne in 2015.
Evans has 18 months remaining on his current contract at the Hawthorns and has been heavily linked with a move out of the club.
United have completed the signing of Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal this January but Ince believes that are more signings needed.
Manchester City are readying a shock £150m record bid for Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard, who is now Pep Guardiola's number one summer target.
Paul Merson believes Jose Mourinho's contract extension shows Manchester United can catch Manchester City going forward.
Pep Guardiola's side have had two bids rejected for the Brazilian midfielder, who reportedly prefers a move to The Etihad Stadium.
Atletico Madrid are keen on re-signing Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero as they look to link the Argentine international to Diego Costa to lead their attack.
Jean-Michael Seri has attracted interest from Manchester United and Manchester City. Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola's side are set to go head-to-head in January.
Antonio Conte says Chelsea were never in the race to sign Alexis Sanchez as his side cannot match the wages handed out by Manchester United and Manchester City.
Manchester City saw their long-term transfer target Alexis Sanchez snub Pep Guardiola's side and complete a switch to Manchester United in the January transfer window.
Arsenal want to sign Jonny Evans to strengthen the back line in January as they continue holding talks with Dortmund for Aubameyang.
Zamalek president Mortada Mansour has confirmed that West Brom have reached an agreement to sign Ali Gabr on a loan deal that includes the option of a permanent summer transfer.
Leroy Sane, Sergio Aguero and Kevin de Bruyne score to complete 5-3 aggregate win and set up Arsenal or Chelsea final.
West Brom have set a £23m asking price for Evans, but Arsenal and City are hoping to clinch a deal for around £18m.
Juventus admit Emre Can could still sign a new contract with Liverpool or join another club at the end of the season.
Unlike in the case of Alexis Sanchez, Manchester City have managed to get ahead of Manchester United in signing Fred from Shakthar Donetsk.
West Bromwich Albion face the risk of losing club captain Jonny Evans for just £3m if they get relegated this season with Arsenal and Manchester City interested in the defender.
The defending Europa League champions generated total revenue of €676m (£581m) in the 2016/17 season.
Alexis Sanchez became Manchester United's first signing of the January transfer window. The Chilean international has been handed the iconic No 7 shirt at Old Trafford.
De Bruyne's new deal will run until the end of the 2022/23 season, with the Belgium international earning weekly wages of £280,000 plus £70,000 in bonuses.
Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has a release clause of €200m in his contract, which will be lowered to €100m from 1 July.
Emre Can's contract at Liverpool will run down after the end of the 2017/18 season. He has been linked with a move to Juventus, Manchester City and Bayern Munich.