Official: Man Utd offered over 20 million euros for a nineteen-year-old defender © EuroFootball.com

The club has acquired defender Phil Jones for over 20 million euros. The 19-year-old footballer, who was also actively pursued by Liverpool, has signed a five-year contract. "No matter how much we wanted Phil to stay, we couldn't convince him," the Blackburn statement said. "We thank him for his game in the team and wish him success in the future." The English youth national team member plays in the position of a central defender.