Big Sam keen to keep prospect Jones

BLACKBURN boss Sam Allardyce has warned the vultures hovering over Phil Jones that it will take an eye-watering offer for him to even consider allowing the youngster to leave Ewood Park.

This evening’s opponents Arsenal are understood to be one of the many clubs keeping an eye on the 18-year-old centre-back who has made a real impact this season.

A product of the club’s youth academy, Jones was thrown in at the deep end for his league debut, but emerged as man of the match in a 1-1 draw with Chelsea six weeks ago.