'This was Sunderland's demise' - Newcastle United fans are saying the same thing about latest transfer link

Newcastle, according to reports, are keen to explore a potential loan deal with Manchester United for out-of-favour England international Phil Jones.

Magpies manager Steve Bruce is looking to strengthen in the January window with further striker options, a midfielder and defensive recruits all being considered.

The 28-year-old made just two Premier League appearances under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last season and is yet to get off the mark in the top-flight during this campaign.

Here’s how Newcastle United fans reacted to the transfer link on Twitter – simply scroll down to take a look:

@UncleJeffThinks: “Absolutely not. Man U are crying out for another CB but still don't go to Jones. There's a reason for that!”

@SaizydNUFC: “Bring back Lejeune.”

@_StuartClark: “Unfit and injury prone. Just what you want in the January transfer window, a player who can hit the ground hobbling!!”

@leerobson23: “Literally the worst player in the Premier League. Fitting for the worst manager.”

@SamKenny05: “This was Sunderland’s demise, just surviving season after season, buying players out of favour from teams like Man Utd, eventually it catches up with you. We don’t want to go down that route.”

@KRamone13: “Just when you thought 2020 couldn’t get any worse......”

@GeorgeHGMitchel: “Nooooooo! If he was any good he would be in their team! Our centre backs are better than he is!”

@Margeandrews20: “Bruce type player... Big lad, uncultured, not a footballer, injury prone, slow and past his best.”