Blackburn’s Jones set for Man Utd

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By Kevin Laign 8 Jun 2011 15:04:00 Sepp Blatter Related Links Prime Minster David Cameron has made his feelings clear towards Sepp Blatter's recent re-election and Fifa's faltering reputation, and has called for the organisation to become "more transparent and more accountable." PM Cameron is not the first government official to announce his disapproval over the recent whirlwind of news that has surrounded football's governing body, after last weeks unanswered call by Prince William and the Football Association to halt the election proceedings. After weeks of rumours and reports of corruption, it seemed fitting for PM Cameron to take a stance on the ever-present Fifa issue. Cameron's opinion over the situation was aroused after being asked during Prime Minister's Questions: "Given that the re-election of Sepp Blatter has brought Fifa even further into disrepute, will you take this opportunity to voice your support for those calling for the reforms we need to finally show Mr.
By Dan Roan
BBC Sport news correspondent
Phil Jones Jones has played 40 games for Blackburn

Blackburn defender Phil Jones is set to join Manchester United in a deal worth up to £17m, BBC Sport understands.

The England under-21 centre-half is having a medical with the Premier League champions, after turning down offers from Arsenal and Liverpool.

Jones only made his Premier League debut in March last year but has made a big impact in his first full season.

The 19-year-old was due to travel to Denmark with the under-21s on Wednesday for the European Championship.

Jones will not find it easy to disrupt United’s first-choice centre-back pairing of Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic, while Chris Smalling and Jonny Evans are also among the players competing for places at the heart of Sir Alex Ferguson’s defence.

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