By Deadly Submarine
June 29 2008

Tranmere are reportedly leading the hunt along with Scottish side Hearts for former Manchester United midfielder Ritchie Jones. Jones was released last week by Manchester United after coming up through the youth systems at Old Trafford and would be a decent addition to the Rovers' squad.

Tranmere are believed to be in a head to head chase with Scottish Premier League side Hearts for former Manchester United midfielder Ritchie Jones.

The 21 year-old former England Under-19 International, released last week by Sir Alex Ferguson, was part of Manchester United's ever productive youth system and in his time at Old Trafford has made five first team appearances for the team.

Jones also had a loan spell at Burnley who are also believed to be interested in signing him along with Hartlepool and Blackpool but reports suggest it's Tranmere and Hearts that lead the way in chasing the youngster and are at the front of the queue.

Ritchie Jones - Prenton Park Bound?

If Rovers are indeed chasing Jones, then Ronnie Moore would seemingly be chasing the right sort of targets and may give Rovers Fans a boost as concern grows about the Players who have left the Club with only one new signing coming in so far.

Meanwhile, rumours are going stronger that Rovers midfielder Paul McLaren will join League Two side Bradford in the next week.

Stay tuned for Total Tranmere for more on this and other transfers as new signings will surely start to come in next week.

Rovers in Hunt for United Midfielder Jones

Discussion started by Total Tranmere (IP Logged), 29/06/2008 09:57

Total Tranmere
29/06/2008 09:57

Rovers in Hunt for United Midfielder Jones

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TT Admin
29/06/2008 03:59

WOuld be a decent signing and if this is a sign of who Ronnie is on the look out far then maybe there is all the more reason to show some patience iver the next few days.

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Ricci
29/06/2008 07:47

Yeah glad to see were looking at this calibure of player, whether we will get them though is a different matter.

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Dave Brilley
02/07/2008 01:04

This lad Impressed me quite allot at United. Just not United quality. Could end up playing In the Premier League soon.

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TT Admin
02/07/2008 07:31

Scottish Premier League now lol. He's off to Hearts it would seem!

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TT Admin
04/07/2008 16:18

Ritchie Jones has joined Hartlepool today!

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Ricci
05/07/2008 13:15

Can't believe that to be honset, surely we can offer as much money as they can.

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liam_trfc_06
05/07/2008 20:18

I don't understand i thought the lad would want to stay local!

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Mikey
05/07/2008 20:27

Well if hes in Manchester then there ain't that much difference between here and Hartlepool.

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SWS
05/07/2008 20:57

haha, i hope your jokin

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TT Admin
05/07/2008 21:02

Ian Moore found the travel to Hartlepool from his home in Warrington too much last season but I suppose Jones may move up there.

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Matthew the rover
05/07/2008 21:26

There is nothing concrete that we were ever in for him in the first place, so there is nothing to suggest that Hartlepool can pay more than us at all

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Mikey
05/07/2008 22:16

If Jones lives the other side of Manchester/Yorkshire then it isn't gonna be a major amount more further to their than it is to here.

Besides, he nearly signed for Hearts so perhaps he does live further north than Manchester or wants to move north?

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