Patrice Evra, remember him?The former Manchester United legend made the headlines for all the wrong reasons back in November when he went full Eric Cantona and tried to kick a fan.His altercation with the Marseille faithful prior a Europa League tie led to the French left-back picking up an eight-month ban in European competition and a €10,000 fine.However, the suspension from UEFA did not mean the 36-year-old was banned from any domestic competitions.Marseille, of course, released him, but there have been rumblings suggesting that a number of European sides have been interested. The most prominent two have been Turkish duo Fenerbahce and Galatasaray.He's a free agent, so he is able to move freely outside of the transfer window.However, in a dramatic turn of events, Evra could be set for a slightly controversial return to the Premier League.Who's taking a big PR risk? None other that West Ham.Respected football journalist Paul Joyce from The Times tweeted the news after several rumours from unverified accounts on Twitter hinted at a potential move from the Hammers.

TWEET: EVRA IS ON THE VERGE OF PL RETURN

The move is sure to generate some headlines, but it could prove to be a great short-term fix for David Moyes' side.

First-choice left-back Arthur Masuaku still has five games of a six-match suspension to serve, while Aaron Cresswell is now preferred as a third centre-back in Moyes' back three.

Evra has worked under the Scottish manager during his ill-fated stint at Manchester United.

However, the thought of both Evra and Pablo Zabaleta in the wing-back positions possesses a huge downfall in terms of athleticism.