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Liverpool academy product Curtis Jones could become Real Madrid's Toni Kroos replacement in a surprise move
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Liverpool are gearing up to fight for another of their stars from Real Madrid's clutches. The Reds put in a stunning display at the weekend to slay Manchester City, just days after doing the same to Real Madrid. But despite the great form of late, Real are threatening to derail the future for Arne Slot, with interest in Trent Alexander-Arnold. 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. Recently, 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. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Jones, who ranked as the fourth-most exciting teenager in world football by Four Four Two 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 Four Four Two'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. Mark White is the Digital Content Editor at Four Four Two. During his time on the brand, Mark has written three cover features on Mikel Arteta, Martin Odegaard and the Invincibles, and has written pieces on subjects ranging from Sir Bobby Robson’s time at Barcelona to the career of Robinho. An encyclopedia of football trivia and collector of shirts, he first joined the team back in 2020 as a staff writer. Arsenal report: World-class sporting director to 'accept' offer to replace Edu David Coote situation adds ‘fuel to the fires’ says former Premier League referee Jeff Winter Liverpool 2-0 Manchester City: Pep Guardiola explains winger-less line-up - while Arne Slot says he DOESN'T feel sorry for Guardiola Four Four Two is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. ©
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