United expect to get their Phil

Blackburn striker Jason Roberts accepts there is little the club could have done to prevent highly-rated defender Phil Jones joining Manchester United.

United expect to get their Phil
Thu, 09 Jun, 2011 - 09:07

Blackburn striker Jason Roberts accepts there is little the club could have done to prevent highly-rated defender Phil Jones joining Manchester United.

The Barclays Premier League champions are thought to be close to completing the signing of the 19-year-old in a deal worth around £16million.

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