West Ham United are interested in signing Manchester United defender Phil Jones on a free transfer, according to Eurosport.
What’s the story?
It is being reported this morning that United are willing to let Jones leave on a free transfer this summer.
West Ham are open to then signing the 29-year-old central defender as a free agent.
The Hammers’ plan is to offer Jones, who can also operate as a defensive midfielder, ‘a highly incentivised contract next season’.
West Ham are open to making an offer to the English defender ‘that would be low in terms of a base contract but with enticing add-ons when he makes appearances’.
The London club’s manager, David Moyes, is keen to work with Jones again.
Moyes worked with Jones when he was the manager of United.
Risky move
Jones has not played in the Premier League since January 2020.
Yes, the 29-year-old is reportedly keen to play, and yes, he is a quality player when fit and on firm, but if West Ham want to sign a central defender, then they would be better off looking at someone else.
The Hammers will play in the Europa League next season and will also be aiming to finish in the Premier League top four.
There is a chance that this could be the start of West Ham’s journey to the next level.
The Hammers need to bring in players who are not as risky as Jones.
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