Jones set for United switch as Black Cats eye up trio

THE transfer merry go-round shifted up a gear last night as Manchester United were on the verge of completing a £16 million (€18m) move for Blackburn defender Phil Jones — but with three Red Devils potentially on their way out of the club.

Jones was undergoing a medical with the Barclays Premier League champions, who have beat Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham to secure the signature of the 19-year-old England Under-21 international.

It is believed the deal for Jones, who has made a huge impression at Ewood Park since his debut in March last year, would cost United £15-£17m.