‘What a signing this would be’ – Some Villa fans react after hearing who Smith wants next – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Aston Villa are reportedly eyeing a move for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones this summer, and fans have reacted to the news.
According to reports from The Sun, Villa are prepared to offer around £15 million for Jones.
Villa have been very active in the transfer market once again, and they have money to spend following the departure of Jack Grealish who joined Manchester City for around £100m this summer.
Dean Smith apparently is looking to add depth to his midfield ranks and has earmarked the Liverpool youngster as a potential option.
Many Villa fans feel that while Jones would be a good signing for the club, the chances of the deal happening is unlikely. Here are some of the selected tweets:
Aston Villa are reportedly targeting a £15m move for Liverpool’s Curtis Jones
[Sun]
As much as I’d love this signing, I can’t see it happening unfortunately and certainly not at that price
If we are to sign a midfielder, it would be a more defensive minded player
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— Total Villa (@Total_Villa) August 29, 2021
Now we’re talking! What a signing this would be
— Villa_boy (@Villabo58965244) August 29, 2021
Would rather Harvey Elliot than him
— Alex AV (@AlexAstonVilla) August 29, 2021
He’s highly thought of at Liverpool, there’s 0% chance of them selling him + it would be way more than £15m. There’s a slight chance they may loan him out. But he’s not what we need, we were prepared to splash out on JWP so that
should be spent on a DM before Tuesday night
— Tim (@thallium_72) August 29, 2021
My stance would be that ultimately we need a DM, Ward-Prowse or McKennie may have been too good to turn down, but personally don’t see Jones as quite that calibre of player, and so I’d rather go all out for a DM, or pass on Jones.
— Villany (@Aston_Villany) August 29, 2021
Not a chance this happens.
— Pierre vanderbass (@Pierrevanderba1) August 29, 2021
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Earlier this summer, Villa made several attempts to sign James Ward-Prowse from Southampton, but they failed to land him.
Also, the Midlands club made attempts to sign Emile Smith-Rowe from Arsenal, suggesting that Villa are looking at midfielders who could add creativity to the side.
Jones is a fantastic young talent who has progressed through the youth ranks at Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp rates him highly, and he is already a part of the senior squad.
The 20-year-old was superb at times last season, and he is expected to play a big role in the present campaign with Liverpool keeping trust in him to fill the void left by Gini Wijnaldum.
Jones has sparkled in various midfield roles when given a chance, and he will be heavily required this season as the Reds look to compete in four competitions.
He has the potential to be a top-class player, and Liverpool would be foolish to sell him permanently, and that too for the fee being quoted. It’s not happening.
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