UPSET Phil Jones wants to quit Manchester United in January after being brutally axed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The ex-England defender is not in any of United’s plans this season, after being left out of their Champions League squad.
Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has axed Phil Jones from his squad this seasonCredit: Getty
The 28-year-old has not played a single minute so far this season, and made just two Premier League appearances last year.
SunSport understands the ex-Blackburn youngster wants to leave and kick-start his career elsewhere in England.
A number of Premier League clubs have shown interest in him in the past, and Fulham looked at him this summer.
United only extended his contract last year until 2023 – keeping him on a deal worth nearly £100,000-a-week before bonuses.
But Solskjaer has no plans to use Jones much this campaign, with just fleeting appearances in the FA and EFL Cup planned.
The Red Devils centre-back has struggled to stay fit in recent seasons, with a recurring hamstring problem.
But it is understood he is in shape and has been training well, leaving him upset over his axing from the first-team.
Jones loves being at United, but wants to play more football and have a chance of playing for England again.
Solskjaer offload Chris Smalling to Roma in the transfer window, and his defenders have struggled for form.
He thought that could have seen him back in the picture, but the Norwegian chief decided to cut him out.
Jones knows he is in a strong position with three years left, but his £20m asking price could put off Premier League suitors.
Duncan Castles says Allegri is an obvious candidate to replace Solskjaer
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
