Tottenham Hotspur have already brought in Conor Gallagher. Now, they are still hunting the market for more midfield help. The Times’s Paul Joyce says they have turned their attention towards Merseyside. The North London club had earlier asked about Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton.
However, Joyce reveals that Spurs have now switched their focus to Liverpool’s Curtis Jones. This move comes during a rocky time at Anfield. Trent Alexander-Arnold’s move to Real Madrid leaves Jones as the only local lad in Arne Slot’s first-team squad.
Tottenham Eye Shock Raid for Liverpool’s Last Scouser
Joyce usually gets the final word on Liverpool news. He suggests Spurs see a chance to grab the 24-year-old midfielder as people start to doubt Liverpool’s title chances. Jones is starting games right now and often keeps Alexis Mac Allister out of the team. Even so, his future at the club isn’t certain.
Joyce openly asks if Jones is ready to look for a guaranteed starting spot elsewhere. He specifically mentions real interest from London. The report points to a shaky situation. Jones finally has the starting shirt, but the Anfield crowd is getting frustrated with Slot’s management.
They often call for their World Cup winner, Mac Allister, to get back into the midfield. Liverpool’s identity feels messy after Alexander-Arnold’s exit. Losing their last homegrown link would only add more fuel to the fire.
A Perfect Fit or a Fanciful Dream?
Tactically, Jones has exactly what Thomas Frank wants from his number eights. The midfielder is great at carrying the ball and works tirelessly when pressing. He is also excellent at keeping the ball under pressure. Those traits would help him slot right into Tottenham’s system next to Gallagher and Yves Bissouma.
While Gallagher provides the chaos, Jones offers a steadier, forward-thinking drive. Spurs sometimes lack that spark when teams man-mark James Maddison. He would definitely add quality and proven Premier League experience to a team desperate to lock down a top-four finish.
Still, this transfer is a long shot. Jones is Liverpool through and through. Leaving his childhood club would mean a massive change in his own goals, but things at Anfield are on edge. If the club sack Slot, a new boss would likely put Mac Allister back in as Ryan Gravenberch’s main partner.
That would immediately push Jones back to the bench. At 25, the Englishman is hitting his prime. He just can’t afford another year of being a squad player. If Spurs offer a contract with guaranteed minutes, Jones will have a massive decision to make. A January move looks unlikely, but a summer transfer is very much on the cards if his playing time drops.