Phil Jones The 19-year-old reportedly spoke with Gunners boss Arsene Wenger last night, but opted for a switch to Old Trafford, where’s he’s currently having a medical and is expected to sign a five-year deal. Liverpool also missed out on the England Under-21 international, after they also launched an offer which met the minimum release fee in Jones’ contract. But having followed the defender’s progress for the last 18 months, Sir Alex Ferguson swooped in to nab the Rovers ace once he learnt that his rivals had already made their moves.
The England Under-21 centre back was being tracked by a number of top clubs including Arsenal and Manchester City, while Liverpool thought they were close to signing the player amid reports this morning that he was heading to Anfield for a medical.Jones, who can also play in midfield, will now compete with Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic, Chris Smalling and Jonny Evans for a spot in United’s rearguard. He was supposed to fly out to Denmark today for the European U21 Championships but will now join the rest of the England squad later this week.
Blackburn defender Phil Jones is at Manchester United for a medical today and is poised to make a £16 million transfer from Lancashire to Old Trafford, according to Sky Sports and The Guardian.Just like Jordan Henderson who signed for Liverpool today, the 19-year-old center-back is part of the under-21 England squad who will be playing in the European Championships this weekend.Jones joined Blackburn’s youth academy in 2002, and made his senior debut in 2009 where he has made more than 34 appearances for Rovers.
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