Tottenham Hotspur are looking to improve their midfield unit with the signing of Curtis Jones from Liverpool.
The 24-year-old has been an important player for Liverpool, but he is not a guaranteed starter. Naturally, there has been speculation surrounding his future at Liverpool. Tottenham are prepared to provide him with an exit route this month.
According to a report from Team Talk, they would be ‘willing to offer’ £30 million in order to sign the central midfielder.
Spurs could use Curtis Jones
Jones is a technically gifted midfielder who can operate in a deeper as well as in an attacking role. He will bring control, composure, work ethic, and creativity to the team. Tottenham needs someone with his skill, and he could prove an excellent addition.
The midfielder will be desperate for regular opportunities at this stage of his career, and the move to Tottenham could be ideal for him. Regular football at the London club could bring out the best in him. At Liverpool, he is behind the likes of Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai in the pecking order.
Reds unlikely to let Jones leave
However, he is an important player for Liverpool, and they will not want to lose him easily. They are already lacking in depth in the middle of the park, and letting Jones leave the club would be a big mistake. Liverpool has had a disappointing season so far, and they will look to finish strongly. They will be desperate for Champions League qualification next season. There is no doubt that Jones will be a key player for them in the remaining months of the season.
Furthermore, the player is highly rated by Arne Slot, who has hailed him as “outstanding” in recent weeks. It seems unlikely that Liverpool will sanction his departure in the middle of the season.
Meanwhile, Tottenham are hoping to sign Andrew Robertson from Liverpool as well.