Alex MacQuoid
Aston Villa are plotting a summer move for Curtis Jones, with Liverpool willing to sell the midfielder for a fee of €40m (£35m), according to a report from Caught Offside.
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The move comes as Villa shift focus to recruitment following their UEFA Europa League triumph, capping an eight-year project under Unai Emery. Co-owner Nassef Sawiris was euphoric after the 2-1 victory against SC Freiburg in Istanbul, declaring:
“It’s amazing. It means a lot. I can’t express myself with words. It’s very special. An eight year ride and we saw here what hard work can do with Unai’s effort and the whole team. It’s an amazing win. And the sky’s the limit.”
Midfield reinforcement sits at the top of Villa’s agenda. Emery is determined to retain Youri Tielemans, who contributed two goals and seven assists across all competitions this season, but wants to add further depth to the engine room regardless. Several names are in the frame: Fulham‘s Harry Wilson is set to leave the Cottagers on a free transfer, while Como winger Jesus Rodriguez and Celta Vigo midfielder Ilaix Moriba have also attracted interest.
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Jones Fits the Profile but the Price Tag Prompts Questions
Jones, 25, is a Liverpool academy graduate and a six-cap England international. Scout Jacek Kulig offered a pointed assessment of his qualities last season:
“He’s an outstanding ball carrier with exceptional technical ability, a high football IQ, and an incredible work rate. An impressive blend of a box-to-box midfielder and a roaming playmaker.”
His versatility extends to right-back, a position in which he drew plaudits after a strong performance in a 3-1 win against Crystal Palace last month. That adaptability broadens his appeal for a squad navigating multiple competitions.
The concern is his consistency as a central midfielder. Earlier in the campaign, Jones regularly dropped to the bench and struggled to hold a starting place at Anfield, which is part of the reason Liverpool are open to selling. Whether Villa view that as a buying opportunity or a red flag will determine whether they move beyond initial interest. £35m for a player without a guaranteed first-team role at his current club is a commitment that demands scrutiny, and Villa’s recruitment team will be weighing that carefully as the window approaches.
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