Source: Daily_Mail
Arsenal target Phil Jones signs new five-year deal with Blackburn
At home with Jones: Blackburn are delighted to have tied Phil Jones to a long-term contract[LNB]Sam Allardyce is determined Blackburn will get rewarded by what Phil Jones does on the pitch rather than what they could get in the transfer market after the defender penned a new five-year deal with the club.[LNB]The 18-year-old was elevated into the senior ranks due Ryan Nelsen's knee injury and Christopher Samba's suspension.[LNB]Yet, despite coming up against both Chelsea and Manchester United in a five-match run in the side, Jones did not look out of place and played a major role in Blackburn securing home draws against both Premier League title challengers.[LNB]Little wonder Chelsea and Manchester City have already been linked with the Preston-born defender, whilst renowned talent spotter Arsene Wenger has also remarked what a fine impression Jones has made.[LNB]And although he is pragmatic enough to understand every player has his price, the Blackburn chief wants the club to see some tangible reward for their investment.[LNB]'When you have spent so much time and effort developing a player you want to see the club benefit as much as possible by him playing on the field, not by the finance you are going to get,' said Allardyce.[LNB]'Blackburn have ploughed a huge amount of money into the academy for no reward recently. But Phil is a local lad and to see him come through like he has is absolutely magnificent.'[LNB] Arsenal eye double summer raid for Blackburn duo N'Zonzi and JonesLondon big guns rival Arsenal in chase for Blackburn teen idol Phil JonesArsenal boss Wenger promises spree to mount serious title challengeARSENAL FC
