Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones is attracting interest from Tottenham, with former Reds manager Jurgen Klopp having previously called him an "exceptional talent"
Jurgen Klopp has already expressed his views on Tottenham target Curtis Jones by lavishing praise on the Liverpool midfielder.
With Thomas Frank facing immense pressure at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and injuries accumulating with each passing fixture, Spurs looked to the transfer market earlier this month, securing former Chelsea star Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid.
But with Pape Sarr becoming unwell at the Africa Cup of Nations, Rodrigo Bentancur sidelined for an extended period through injury and Joao Palhinha absent from Saturday's 2-1 loss to West Ham, another midfield reinforcement might be required in London. Reports indicate that Jones, who has experienced limited game time under Arne Slot this season, is a player Tottenham has contemplated.
The Englishman enjoys the backing of Klopp, who guided him through Liverpool's academy system.
The Times reports that Spurs are interested in the 24-year-old, who has only begun 10 Premier League fixtures this season, though it remains unclear whether this interest continues following Tottenham's acquisition of Gallagher from Atletico.
Speaking in 2020, Klopp was thoroughly impressed by a young Jones following his exceptional display in a 7-2 Carabao Cup triumph over Lincoln. He had been steadily introducing the midfielder into Liverpool's senior squad.
When asked about Jones, who netted twice in the victory, Klopp was brimming with praise and remarked: "First half really good, start of the second half really good. There is still space for improvement, but everyone knows my opinion of Curtis Jones.
He is an exceptional talent, and we will have some fun with him, I am pretty sure, in the future.
"Both goals were difficult. The second one, the first touch was absolutely exceptional between two opponents, and then he opens up and sees the opportunity and finishes it off."
In subsequent years, Jones would establish himself as a crucial component of Klopp's squad, claiming two Premier League titles, an FA Cup and two League Cup medals.
When Klopp departed Liverpool in 2024, a documentary was created about his tenure in charge, and he once more delivered glowing praise for the English midfielder.
"He was never in doubt that he will make it, which I love that so much," said Klopp. "It's so different to my personality. I have no idea how I arrived here, he knows he's absolutely in the right place.
"I always could understand the player. That they hated me if they didn't come on or didn't start, or whatever, because I was no different.
"So when I go and tell him, 'Curtis, you have to pass the ball more often.' And he has to learn that the ball from now on when he passes to whoever, there's a good chance he will do something special, or you'll get it back."