A rarely seen Manchester United star is attracting interest from 13 clubs including Newcastle and Watford, though recent events could see him handed a reprieve by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, claims a report.
The club’s leaky defence prompted Solskjaer to switch to a back three. However, Raphael Varane’s untimtely hamstring injury has left him light at the back for that formation.
As such, the Sun claim Phil Jones could be brought back into the mix nearly two years after his last appearance for the club.
Still only 29, Jones has time on his side to re-establish himself in the top flight. However, if United show any indication Jones’ future lays away from Old Trafford, no fewer than 13 clubs are ready to pounce.
That’s according to the Sun, who claim Newcastle and Watford comprise Jones’ Premier League interest.
The pair are reportedly weighing up January loan moves for the veteran centre-half, with Jones fully recovered from his injury hell.
Derby boss Wayne Rooney is leading the admirers from the Championship. However, the Rams’ woeful financial situation will likely hamper any approach.
Solskjaer is cited to be ‘delighted’ with Jones’ ‘attitude in training’. And with Varane now sidelined and Eric Bailly out of form, Jones could be handed a recall.
If the Norwegian sticks with his new three-man backline, Jones’ potential suitors will likely be left disappointed in January.