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Report: Premier League rivals eye Man Untied outcast to fix a defensive weakness

Manchester United star Luke Shaw praised ‘phenomenal’ Phil Jones after Wolves defeat .
Manchester United star Luke Shaw praised ‘phenomenal’ Phil Jones after Wolves defeat .

West Ham United target Manchester United outcast, Phil Jones, ahead of the summer transfer window

According to Eurosport, West Ham United are interested in signing Manchester United outcast Phil Jones to shore up their flagging defence.

The Hammers may be flying high at the moment but only have the second-worst defence among the top 11 teams currently. While Jones is a skilled defender, injuries and a loss of form have made him the forgotten man at Old Trafford.

The 29-year-old has not played for the club this season and is expected to leave in the summer. It will bring to an end an initially promising but eventually underwhelming 10-year spell at Old Trafford.

West Ham United are interested in signing Manchester United outcast Phil Jones to shore up their flagging defence.
West Ham United target Manchester United outcast Phil Jones

With the Hammers looking set to secure European qualification, David Moyes is keen to strengthen his squad. He has identified Jones as one such acquisition. (h/t Eurosport)

Having managed him briefly during his stint as United boss, Moyes is well aware of the player’s strengths and ability. Given his standing at United at the moment, a parting ways with Jones is something that the club would welcome.

Moyes managed Jones while at United (Shutterstock)

In fact, United were said to be ready to part ways with Jones in a deal to secure West Ham skipper Declan Rice in the summer. The Hammers are also keen on Jesse Lingard and it remains to be seen if the Red Devils are willing to sanction a two-for-one deal.

Losing two fringe players to bring in one of the best young talents in the league is good business. However, it remains to be seen if West Ham is willing to lose their prized player to secure two transfer targets.

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Jones has played 224 times for United during his decade long stay at the club. He was a part of the United side that won the 2012-13 Premier League title, the 2016 FA Cup and the 2017 Europa League. 

Written by Pranav Nair

An Engineering postgraduate with a keen interest in statistics, pop culture and football.

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