Peterborough United chairman Darragh MacAnthony has claimed on Twitter that Leeds United wanted to sign Ricky-Jade Jones in the January transfer window, and has said that he would like the teenager to go to Liverpool eventually and not Manchester United.

According to a recent report in The Daily Mail, Premier League giants Liverpool and United are monitoring the 17-year-old, who plays mainly as a striker but can also operate in an attacking midfield role.

MacAnthony has raved about the teenager and has compared him to Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy.

The Peterborough chairman has also stated that Leeds made an enquiry about the youngster in the January transfer window, and has added that he would like him to join Liverpool in the future, with the 44-year-old himself a Reds fan.

MacAnthony, though, has added that Jones will be part of the club next season.

United will take him F.O.C

— Paul (@yellapiss) June 4, 2020

No doubt they like him. The Gaffer has told his own dad about him of course. Id like him to go to Liverpool eventually lol. But plenty of time for all that down the line. https://t.co/J3pQTzwBCL

— Darragh MacAnthony (@DMAC102) June 4, 2020

Yes I think they scoop lots of under 21 players up but it was a short chat as we don't sell teenage talent unless its big money. Think Baz had call from somebody who recruits for under 21's. All good. https://t.co/Uva86sA7RC

— Darragh MacAnthony (@DMAC102) June 4, 2020

Stats

According to WhoScored, Jones has made two starts and nine substitute appearances in League One for Peterborough so far this season.

Darren Ferguson’s side are sixth in the League One table at the moment with 59 points from 35 matches.

League One clubs are yet to decide if they will play the remainder of the games or call the season now, as reported by BBC Sport.