Blackburn star warned against joining LFC

Blackburn starlet Phil Jones has been told to stay away from a top-four super power just now - by boss Steve Kean.

England Under-21 centre-half Jones is wanted by Liverpool and Arsenal, with Tottenham and even Manchester City among his list of admirers as Rovers fear a massive bid.

But Kean is pleading with Jones to stay with his local club where he can make better progress as a regular rather than risk a fight for a game at a giant outfit.

"I don't know if Phil would go straight into the team at a Champions League club," said Kean. "And he wants to play. He wants to be a central defender - where he is looking fantastic.

"He is also a supporter and it's great for the fans to see one of their own playing. He was outstanding at the end of the season.

"You always brace yourself for bids - we have had offers before for him and I am sure there will be solid ones in again. He will move on some time, but I can see him being captain here first."

Jones is expected to cause a stir with England in the European Under-21 finals next month and Kean added: "He is a Rolls-Royce, he is a fantastic player and is bound to attract interest.

"He plays like a 28-year-old, he's got experience and calmness and when needed he has got that turn of pace."

Source: Daily Mirror

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