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Phil Jones reflects on Man Utd transfer decision after rejecting Liverpool and Arsenal

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07.07.2020 - 14:56

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Manchester United 's Phil Jones has revealed he had the chance to join Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City and Everton back in 2011 but opted to make the switch to Old Trafford after a meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson.

Ferguson was a big fan of Jones, forkin out around £17m to sign the then teenage prospect from Blackburn Rovers, and once claimed he could become United's "best ever player." Now, Jones has reflected on his time under the legendary manager, telling MUTV : "He [Ferguson] was there for my first two years and he was the one who brought me from Blackburn – I’m forever grateful to him for doing that. "I had offers from other clubs.

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