Derby set to make Man Utd signing David Jones Jones is again set to link up Davies Derby County hope to conclude the signing of Manchester United midfielder David Jones on Wednesday. A deal has been agreed that Jones, 23, will initially move on loan to Pride Park with a £1m-plus transfer becoming permanent in the January. Jones played for Rams boss Billy Davies in a loan spell at Preston last season. Personal terms have yet to be settled but Davies hopes they can be sorted so Jones can join training on Friday and play against Luton on Saturday.