Why Curtis Jones was missing from the Liverpool squad amid Tottenham transfer links

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Tottenham are through to the last 16 of the Champions League with a 2-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt.

Thomas Frank has once again earned a reprieve as his Spurs side looked like a completely different team from the one that has toiled in recent weeks in the Premier League.

Goals from Randal Kolo Muani and Dominic Solanke earned a comfortable win for Tottenham and ensured the team finished in a top-eight position in the group stages.

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Now, focus will turn to a game with Manchester City this weekend and strengthening the squad before the transfer window slams shut on Monday.

Back in England on Wednesday night, Liverpool were playing Qarabag FK at Anfield and after being linked with Tottenham, there was some intrigue over Curtis Jones.

Why Curtis Jones didn’t play for Liverpool

Tottenham fans might want to tread with caution before getting too excited with this one.

Ian Doyle, who covers Liverpool, claimed on social media that Jones was simply left out after suffering from an illness and wasn’t associated with any transfer links.

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The Anfield academy graduate has been pretty consistent in Arne Slot’s team and helped the Reds win the Premier League title last season.

It would take something special for Jones to leave Liverpool any time soon, although a willingness to play regular football is likely to go some way towards convincing him.

Tottenham need attacking reinforcements before Monday

The clock is ticking towards the transfer deadline, and Frank will be under no illusions that he needs some new players to add to the forward line.

Jean-Philippe Mateta has been linked with a move to Spurs, but ultimately, the club might look for someone a little bit more creative than the Crystal Palace man.

Randal Kolo Muani has three goals in three Champions League starts this season…

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Conor Gallagher has signed from Atletico Madrid, whilst Souza has checked in this month but it does feel as though more attackers are needed.

A move for Jones feels unlikely at the midway point of the Premier League campaign but this could be one to watch for the summer transfer window.