Real Madrid eye Liverpool star Curtis Jones for potential transfer move: report
The Reds delivered a remarkable performance over the weekend, defeating Manchester City an...
The Reds delivered a remarkable performance over the weekend, defeating Manchester City and following up with a victory over Real Madrid. However, despite their recent success, Real Madrid's interest in Trent Alexander-Arnold could potentially disrupt Arne Slot's plans for the future.
Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah both have uncertain futures, too – and now, Real might have thrown another spanner in the works with Curtis Jones.
Real Madrid want Liverpool star Curtis Jones, in huge deal next summerRecently, Liverpool execs met with their Real Madrid counterparts in person, with Alexander-Arnold discussed – along with a surprise interest in Ryan Gravenberch.
But now, German outlet BILD have reported that Los Blancos have shortlisted Jones, too, following exceptional form this season.
“The Englishman has established himself in the midfield of the Reds and is a key player at the Premier League club,” the report states. “That arouses desire - even at Real.”
The European champions have stuttered this season having added Kylian Mbappe to their ranks, after failing to replace the recently retired Toni Kroos. Luka Modric has been drafted in the side, along with Arda Guler, as manager Carlo Ancelotti struggles to compensate for the absent German metronome.
Get FourFourTwo Newsletter Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Jones, who ranked as the fourth-most exciting teenager in world football by FourFourTwo in 2020/21, has developed into a fantastic midfielder for club and country, able to play in a two- or three-man midfield, as a No.8 or No.10.
Interest in his services is natural considering the improvement in his game – and with Liverpool's relationship with Real Madrid said to be a good one given their recent meeting, it's not beyond the realms of possibility that a move could be discussed in the coming weeks.
In FourFourTwo's view, however, Jones won't be sold any time soon. The Reds would loathe to lose two academy talents to Real Madrid and with the 23-year-old one of the club's best midfielders, it would take a huge big to convince them to part with him.
Jones is valued to be worth €35 million by Transfermarkt. Liverpool take on Newcastle United this week when Premier League action returns.