Manchester United defender Phil Jones is wanted by as many as THIRTEEN clubs ahead of the January market.

The Sun says United have been flooded with inquires for the defender, who is finally approaching full fitness again after a nightmare time with injuries.

Two Premier League outfits - believed to be Watford and Newcastle - are keen on taking Jones on loan, with a host of interested parties from the Championship.

Wayne Rooney is a big fan, and would like him at Derby, although continued issues over Pride Park finances currently clouds their chances of loan signings in January unclear.

Jones, 29, hasn't kicked a ball in anger since scoring in the FA Cup win at Tranmere in January 2020.

The man Sir Alex Ferguson once said could be United's greatest ever player is still keen to prove he has an Old Trafford future.

And he also has two years left on a £130,000-a-week contract.