Why Phil Jones is back at Manchester United as Reds complete post-deadline day transfer

Why Phil Jones has returned to United

Phil Jones has been observing a number of Manchester United academy sessions throughout the last couple of weeks.

It was suggested across social media on Tuesday afternoon that Jones had returned to coach the club's Under-18s, but the Manchester Evening News understands he's merely been back at Carrington to observe academy training.

Sources have confirmed there are no current plans for Jones to join the U18s in a coaching capacity and it's also understood the centre-back is continuing to contemplate the next steps in his career.

Jones left United upon the expiry of his contract this summer and sources have stressed former players 'regularly engage' with the academy, while his presence around training has also been considered useful for younger players.

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Bailly completes permanent transfer to Besiktas

Eric Bailly has officially joined Turkish club Besiktas on a permanent transfer from United.

Bailly was not named in Erik ten Hag's first-team squad for pre-season and he wasn't given a provisional squad number. He was told he was not in the club's plans and he's now joined Besiktas on a permanent deal.

It's understood Bailly has joined Besiktas on a free transfer despite having been contracted at Old Trafford until 2024. United have been content to remove Bailly from the wage bill and the centre-back has signed a one-year contract with Besiktas.

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