Mark Hughes confirms enquiry for Manchester United defender Phil Jones

Phil Jones of Manchester United on the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on September 26, 2015 in Manchester, United Kingdom.
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Stoke City boss Mark Hughes confirms that the club have made an enquiry about Manchester United defender Phil Jones.

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has confirmed that the club have made an enquiry about Manchester United defender Phil Jones.

Hughes's assistant Mark Bowen confirmed earlier this week that the Potters were looking at the 24-year-old, who has not featured under Jose Mourinho so far this season.

Subsequent reports have suggested that the England international will stay at Old Trafford, but Hughes hinted that Stoke are still interested if Jones happens to be available.

"We've made enquiries, we've talked about a lot of players, too many to list," he told reporters.

"Clearly he's a player that has got good pedigree, is at a good club and sometimes you just enquire just to see what the current thinking is on current players."

Arsenal are also understood to be monitoring Jones's situation, although Mourinho is reportedly unwilling to sell to Arsene Wenger.

Should Phil Jones leave Man Utd this summer?

Yes, he needs more regular football
No, Old Trafford is the best place for him
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Phil Jones of Manchester United on the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on September 26, 2015 in Manchester, United Kingdom.
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