Overview
- Aston Villa were widely reported over the weekend to be preparing a “concrete” summer move for Curtis Jones after his Liverpool contract talks stalled.
- With his deal running to 2027, multiple outlets say Liverpool are open to selling the 25-year-old as they plan changes in midfield to rebalance the squad.
- Tottenham, Newcastle and Inter Milan are also cited as interested, though current reporting casts Villa as the leading contender.
- Football Insider reports Jones is unhappy with a fringe role under Arne Slot, even as Slot said in February that the midfielder was part of next season’s plans.
- Separate reports say Liverpool have made initial contact for Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, a move that would fit a sell-to-buy window following the confirmed exits of Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson.