ESPNsoccernet has been informed
that once Manchester United reach
the magic mark of £20 million that
Blackburn Rovers want then Jones
will become a United player.
The 'compromise' being thrashed
out at the moment between the two
sets of lawyers revolves around
United winning trophies and Jones'
appearances, which could make the
transfer worth in excess of £20
million depending on United's
capacity to continue to win
silverware on a regular basis, and the
player's ability to hold down a place
in the team.
A figure of £20 million, though, will
be reasonably attainable, and that will
be the generally-accepted figure of
Jones' value.
An insider suggested that it was
pointless for Liverpool to bid £22
million, as widely reported, as the
player has signed a contract for
Manchester United made up his mind
to go to Old Trafford.
Blackburn were incensed that they
have to sell at the price being quoted
when the player was valued at £25
million, while United are annoyed
that they should pay anything more,
as that £16 million was the price
stipulated in the get-out clause.
"The two sets of lawyers are sorting
it out, and there is sure to be a
compromise by the middle of next
week," said the well-connected
Ewood Park source.