Tottenham are reportedly growing their curiosity in Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, with the north London membership exploring the potential of a late-window transfer as a part of a wider push to strengthen their squad.
Spurs’ curiosity runs alongside their continued pursuit of Andy Robertson and indicators a daring transfer to lure two of Liverpool’s established stars to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Liverpool insider Dave Occup claims Tottenham are getting ready an preliminary £30m bid for Jones earlier than the switch deadline.
Tottenham reward Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones
The 24-year-old has lengthy been admired by Spurs’ recruitment workforce, with new assistant coach John Heitinga, who beforehand labored underneath Arne Slott at Feyenoord, stated to have notably excessive reward for each Jones and Robertson.
Nonetheless, it’s unlikely that Liverpool would settle for such a proposal. Jones stays a beneficial member of the workforce within the slot, and the Reds will probably command a considerably larger price simply to even take into account negotiating, because the midfielder develops right into a extra full and tactically mature participant.
Supervisor Jurgen Klopp has beforehand described Jones as an “distinctive” participant.
With accidents and squad depth considerations affecting their marketing campaign, Thomas Frank is decided to strengthen their midfield with a technically safe and attack-oriented profile.
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A broader subplot can also be developed. If Liverpool in the end sanction the sale of Jones, sources have urged that, though unlikely, it may speed up a summer season transfer for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, who Slot sees as the long run centerpiece of his system.
Spurs’ curiosity in Jones is real, however Liverpool’s reluctance means any deal would require a considerably improved supply, and even then, Slot’s place may make negotiations practically unattainable.
Nonetheless, Tottenham’s ambition to focus on two of Liverpool’s most skilled gamers indicators an intention to rebuild the squad with confirmed Premier League high quality.
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