Curtis Jones has reportedly demanded game-time assurances to sign a new contract with Liverpool amid his links with Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Curtis Jones. The two Premier League clubs are keen on reinforcing their first-team squads by signing a versatile midfielder heading into the summer transfer window. So, the 25-year-old Liverpool homegrown player has emerged as a target for them.
The latest report has revealed that the Premier League champions are keen on tying Jones to a new contract in the coming months. However, the Englishman wants game-time assurances to commit his long-term future to Liverpool. That may compel the Merseyside club to cash in on the player in the summer transfer window.
How has Curtis Jones fared at Liverpool?
Curtis Jones has established himself as an asset for Liverpool since breaking into the first-team squad at Anfield. A native of Liverpool, the 25-year-old spent his formative years in his home city and graduated from the youth division at the Merseyside club. While the player has never been an undisputed first-choice starter for Liverpool, he has been impressive due to his ability to reprise multiple roles, thus becoming a utility man.
Jones has made over 200 appearances for Liverpool thus far while chipping in with 19 goals and 23 assists. Meanwhile, the English midfielder’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur are among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
Move across the Premier League on the cards?
Newcastle United’s interest in Curtis Jones is understandable. The Magpies are sweating over Sandro Tonali’s long-term future amid his links with several high-profile clubs. Additionally, Joe Willock and Joelinton may depart from St. James’ Park this summer, compelling Newcastle United to dip into the market for a midfielder.
As for Tottenham Hotspur, it is unclear if the North London club will complete a permanent move for Joao Palhinha in the summer transfer window. Additionally, Yves Bissouma may have no future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. So, Jones has emerged as a viable target for the Lilywhites. Interestingly, the Englishman was ready to leave Liverpool in the winter transfer window amid his links with Inter Milan.
However, Jones has also been in talks with Liverpool over a new deal, with the versatile midfielder demanding game-time assurances to commit his long-term future to the Merseyside club. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the 25-year-old English utility man if Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and Tottenham present offers in the coming months and his contract talks drag on.
