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Stoke City are bookies’ favourites to sign Manchester United defender Phil Jones

Manchester United's Phil Jones (Reuters)
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Stoke City, Arsenal and Liverpool are considered to be in the running to sign Manchester United defender Phil Jones.

Manchester United's Phil Jones

According to BetVictor, Stoke City are the favourites to land defender Phil Jones in the January transfer window.

The Sun have suggested that Liverpool and Arsenal are leading the way for the England international, but the bookies feel that Stoke have a better chance of landing the defender’s signature.

Manchester United's Phil Jones in action with Watford's Odion Ighalo

The Potters are considered 4/1 favourites, with Arsenal and Liverpool both rated as 6/1 shots.

Jones is reportedly available in January, as United have decided that his future lies away from Old Trafford.

The powerful defender has struggled to fulfil his potential at United since moving from Blackburn Rovers as a youngster, with injuries curtailing his progress.

Manchester United's Phil Jones in action with Norwich's Cameron Jerome

Stoke are likely to be on the look out for defenders in Jaunary, as they have started the new campaign in poor fashion.

Mark Hughes’ side have failed to win any of their first six Premier League matches, and they have conceded 15 goals already.

Liverpool and Arsenal, meanwhile, are competing in the top four – but they may not be able to guarantee Jones first-team football.

Manchester United's Phil Jones looks dejected