Manchester United defender Phil Jones attracting interest from Italy?

Manchester United defender Phil Jones is reportedly attracting interest from Serie A.

While Jones has spent the last nine years at Old Trafford, the 28-year-old now finds themselves well down the pecking order at Old Trafford.

With United open to further strengthening at the back in the summer, it leaves the Englishman in a position where he is likely to be made available for transfer.

According to The Athletic, teams in Italy's top flight are monitoring the situation ahead of a potential approach.

Over the past 12 months, United have allowed Chris Smalling and Alexis Sanchez to move to Roma and Inter Milan on season-long loan deals.

Jones still has three years left on his contract, something which could potentially lead to a similar arrangement being agreed with another club.