His career looked to have revived under Mourinho, especially his 2nd season, but he's been plagued by injuries before and since, as far back as 2012. He's a decent, old fashioned centre back but hasn't adapted well to the modern game. He's 28, which is OK for a defender, but time has passed without him doing very much and he's clearly on Ole's list of least favourite players. I still haven't figured out the apparent pitch-side spat between them just after Dalot's goal against Tranmere, but it's the only time I've seen what looks like a public row between a player and Ole, who is very careful to keep disagreements internal.
I would think the club are looking to sell him this summer, as Ole clearly has no intention of playing him unless he has to. If Rojo goes, which is likely, and Smalling doesn't come back, we go from 7 centre backs to 4, and one of those is Tuanzebe, who Ole clearly likes but has his own injury issues. Hence Teden Mengi popping up around the first team, which is a good indication of where Ole's thinking is.
You do wonder who would take the risk with Jones, who may be tempted to sit out his contract.
I would think the club are looking to sell him this summer, as Ole clearly has no intention of playing him unless he has to. If Rojo goes, which is likely, and Smalling doesn't come back, we go from 7 centre backs to 4, and one of those is Tuanzebe, who Ole clearly likes but has his own injury issues. Hence Teden Mengi popping up around the first team, which is a good indication of where Ole's thinking is.
You do wonder who would take the risk with Jones, who may be tempted to sit out his contract.
