Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United have all shown an interest in Middlesbrough’s Djed Spence, but now fancy his teammate Isaiah Jones.
That’s according to TEAMtalk, who claim that Jones is now attracting just as much interest as Spence, who is currently on loan at Nottingham Forest.
Spence being loaned out has freed up Jones to thrive at right wing back under Chris Wilder, with Spence a wanted man.
Arsenal and Tottenham both want to sign Spence, whilst Dean Jones claims that Leeds are in the race too.
Now though, Boro could end up facing bids from the three clubs for Jones instead given his outstanding performances this season.
It’s suggested that Arsenal, Tottenham and Leeds all fancy Jones, just like Crystal Palace, West Ham United, Wolves, Atletico Madrid, Ajax, RB Leipzig, Lyon and Roma.
That’s a long list of clubs who fancy signing Jones, and you can hardly blame them after such an impressive campaign.
Jones, 22, has racked up a stunning eight assists in 29 games this season whilst also chipping in with a goal.
Jones hails from Lambeth in London and actually started in non-league football with Tooting and Mitcham United, meaning a return to the capital may appeal.
Quick and dynamic going forward, some Boro fans even think that Jones is actually better than the more highly-touted Spence.
Wilder has already called Jones ‘outstanding’, believing that he has a big future ahead of him if he continues to develop.
Premier League interest isn’t exactly a surprise, especially with so many teams seeking a new right back.
Tottenham don’t seem to be quite sold on Emerson Royal yet, whilst Arsenal want a more attacking alternative to Takehiro Tomiyasu.
Leeds still use Luke Ayling at right back and may now need a younger option, with Jones fitting the bill.
Middlesbrough will have been anticipating bids for Spence, but may now face Premier League interest in both of their right backs – a strange situation for the Championship side.
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