“It really attracted me,” said Jenks, on why he signed for Crawley. “It’s close to home and I really enjoy the way the gaffer (Kevin Betsy) and Dan (Miccichie) want to play football.
“I’ve worked with them since a young age and with the new owners coming in, I wanted to be a part of it.”
Jenks has been at Brighton since the under-10s where he progressed through the club until making his first team debut in 2019. As a versatile midfielder, Jenks worked with both Betsy and Miccichie when playing for England’s youth teams.
“I had a really good time with him (Betsy) at England, probably my best times I’ve ever had playing football. As a manager he’s caring, very fair but harsh when he wants to get the best out of players. So, for me it was the perfect fit.”
At still only 20-years-old, Jenks spent last season on loan to Aberdeen where he played 24 times and scored two goals.
Check out the latest Premier League transfer speculation below...
1. Everton in Gueye talks
Everton are in talks over the “final formula” to re-sign midfielder Idrissa Gueye from PSG. (Fabrizio Romano)
2. Crystal Palace keen on Loftus-Cheek reunion
Crystal Palace are set to make a shock move to sign Ruben Loftus-Cheek for a second time on loan. (The Sun)
3. Fulham table four defender bids
Fulham have offers on the table for four central defenders - including West Ham’s Issa Diop and Chelsea’s Malang Sarr. (Dharmesh Sheth)
4. Toon make Knauff approach
Newcastle United have ‘knocked on the door’ to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Ansgar Knauff, who is valued at around £8.4m. (Sport1)