Arsenal and Liverpool wanted Ricky-Jade Jones in January, says Barry Fry.
Fry has said that Premier League trio Arsenal, Liverpool and United made approaches for the 17-year-old striker.
However, the Gunners, the Reds and the Red Devils were told that the teenager was not for sale last month.
Fry told The Peterborough Telegraph: “We had more clubs interested in Ricky in January than we did in Ivan Toney. They were all after him.
“United, Liverpool, Arsenal, but we told them all the same thing and that it was a waste of time bidding as we were determined to hold on to him.
“For one he is going to be a very good player for us and secondly he will be worth a lot more money a few years down the line.”
Long-term signing
Jones is only 17 years of age at the moment, and he has made just two starts and eight substitute appearances in League One for Peterborough so far this season, according to WhoScored.
It is clear that the teenager is a long-term prospect, and it is encouraging that Arsenal, Liverpool and United are reportedly looking at the lower leagues for players who can be signed for the future.
However, for now, it is best for Jones if he stays at the Posh and develops there, as he will get more playing time for the League One outfit than at any club in the Premier League.
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