 Chris Smalling will be joined by Blackburn Rovers defender Philip Jones at Old Trafford, for at least 5 years Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Blackburn Rovers and England Youth International defender Philip Jones. The 19-year-old centre back is The Red Devil's first signing of what is expected to be a busy summer at The Theatre Of Dreams. Jones, tipped to be the future England captain, joined the ranks of the Premier League Champions on Monday, signing a 5-year contract worth over £20 Million to Blackburn... Jones has been the target of bids from Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool, not to mention the club he has signed for. Scousers' manager Kenny Dalglish attempted to ruin Sir Alex Ferguson's agreement, as Fergie did to Dalglish with the Roy Keane transfer, but Jones already had his mind made up and the £16.5 Million contract clause had been triggered by United. The full instalment will amount to over £20 Million, Rovers boss Steve Kean has confirmed. Phil Jones impressed on Sunday night with the England U-21's against Spain U-21's, where Reds striker Danny Welbeck stunned the Spanish with an equaliser 2 minutes from full-time in Denmark. Jones lined-up alongside United youngsters Chris Smalling, Tom Cleverley and Welbeck, while opposition goalkeeper David De Gea is also set to become Jones' teammate at Old Trafford when he completes a switch from Atletico Madrid. The defender Tweeted: "I'd just like to start off by saying that I've loved my time at Blackburn, and I will always be a huge fan," adding: "But this is a once in a lifetime opportunity and I am looking forward to a new challenge." Rovers supporters and officials have wished Jones well on Europe's biggest sporting stage, while United fans, players and staff have hailed Sir Alex's shrewd business, conducted from the south of France. Jones completed a medical last week at the Carrington Training Centre, and will shake hands with CEO David Gill when he returns from the European Under-21 Championships in a couple of weeks' time. CommentsDarren 13/06/2011 4:04pm
WOOO!! suraj 13/06/2011 4:09pm
excellant signing !!! versatile young defender!! now a keeper and playmaker please :P 13/06/2011 4:11pm
When I watched the U21 England match yesterday and Smalling was especially brilliant.. Jack Harrop 13/06/2011 4:14pm
(Didn't mean to put 'reigning' soz, was thinking of the senior squad! TRANSFER NEWS 13/06/2011 4:15pm
ya i wish villa hurry up with there manger some papers once they get there manger young will be a united player. also MAN UNITED WANT OZIL BUT HE HAS SAID NO ACCORDING IN AN INSIDER IN THE MAIL John boy 13/06/2011 4:16pm
Give it 2yrs n the will b the best central defenders in the league watch!!!!!!! TRANSFER NEWS 13/06/2011 4:16pm
GREAT NEWS young next Malkster 13/06/2011 4:16pm
Great signing him and smalling will be the heartbeat of utds defence for years to come Smalling-Jones combo is gonna be sexy... 13/06/2011 4:16pm
Dubstep 13/06/2011 8:53pm
Welcome too the theatre of dreams. MU Fan Forever 13/06/2011 9:27pm
Didn't we buy Jones for 16.5 million? MJC 13/06/2011 9:51pm
A lot of money for an unproven defender, I don't doubt he will be good in the future - when this may prove to be a bargain price simpson 14/06/2011 10:24am
its been reveled that all the signing will be completed before...pre-season starts...unless players leaving ....or players available at the right price....... simpson 14/06/2011 10:34am
SkyGraemeBailey : Graeme Bailey TRANSFER NEWS 14/06/2011 11:02am
NO THANKS ; Sneijder please SKY BET 14/06/2011 12:31pm
THE ODDS ON SANCHEZ COMING TO UNITED HAVE SLASHED IN THE LAST FEW SECONDS HE WAS 6/1 AND NOW 3/1 WITH CITY 1/2 AND BARCA 2.1 SO 50 /50 IN WERE HE GOES I THINK Bren 14/06/2011 12:49pm
Good to see Jones in , we will have one of the best central defensive partenerships in a few years. TRANSFER NEWS 14/06/2011 2:23pm
breaking news; Udinese set to meet united over Sanchez according to SKY SPORTS NEWS.COM . AND SOME SOURCE TELL ME WE HAVE MADE A HIGHER BID THAN CITY AND NOW WANT TO TALK TO UNITED Face 14/06/2011 4:10pm
Hi mr transfer news.. Carl 14/06/2011 4:12pm
If that's true then magic!!!! But I do think nani will be on his way then. And also if it's true, this surely must mean united will be havin new owners soon!!!! Cause the glazers would never spend this much. Hammed 14/06/2011 5:23pm
Love to to see him in a united shirt top talent can become the best on the wing Elpam 14/06/2011 5:29pm
Don't need Sanchez, need a couple of CM Players Chris m 14/06/2011 6:34pm
Agree with above,we dont need sanchez wel have lav,nani,young,park,giggs etc we must do everything in our power to get wes or nasri we need cm or attacking midfeilders creativity in midle ash young could also play in midle i thnk Ranks 14/06/2011 6:48pm
Lol @ SKY BET. How can you quote the "odds" of Sanchez going to "3" clubs then say it's 50/50 where he goes?? I take it maths isn't your strong point mate, lol........and they say us Irish are stupid, lol Face 14/06/2011 6:53pm
We do need Sanchez...as nani is link wif real Madrid...he can be THE NEXT BIG THING!!! TRANSFER NEWS 14/06/2011 7:27pm
no news yet in how the meeting went today . Zinedine 14/06/2011 9:54pm
United will sign one of Sneijder, Modric or Nasri. It doesn't make any sense to sign Sanchez unless Nani is on his way out which is a possibility, particularly if he is used in the Sneijder deal. It'll be one more big signing then all done for the summer methinks! Justin 14/06/2011 10:31pm
Welcome to United Phil! Hope you enjoy Old Trafford. Jw97 17/06/2011 8:02am
I don't think united will get sneijder or sanchez but SAF will go for two different options. Rodwell and Adam. Would still be good signings for us though. Carl 17/06/2011 3:14pm
So you think Rodwell and adams would be good signins ????? Let's see xavi and iniesta v Rodwell and Adams!!!!!! Enough said. Comments are closed. |  
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