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Phil Jones to leave Manchester United in January?

By Ben Knapton, Senior Reporter | 22 December 2020

Manchester United defender Phil Jones is reportedly a target for West Bromwich Albion, Burnley and Derby County heading into the January transfer window.

Manchester United outcast Phil Jones could reportedly be set to head out on loan during the January transfer window.

The centre-back is yet to make an appearance this season as he battles his way back from injury, but Jones was not included in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's 25-man Premier League squad anyway.

The 28-year-old still has more than two years left to run on his current deal at Old Trafford, but he is expected to head for the exit door after falling out of favour under Solskjaer.

According to the Daily Star, West Bromwich Albion and Burnley are among the Premier League clubs interested in a loan deal for the second half of the season, while Derby County are also keeping a close eye on developments.

The report claims that United are willing to pay a large chunk of Jones' £120k-a-week wages, but Burnley will only make an attempt to sign him if James Tarkowski seeks pastures new.

Jones has scored six goals in 224 appearances for United across all competitions - winning one Premier League, one FA Cup and one Europa League title with the Red Devils.