'Extraordinary' Liverpool star to exit as new transfer rumour emerges

The 20-year-old central midfielder has been a shining light among Porto's team this term and, even though the Portuguese champions are demanding a fee worth around £73 million to prise him away, the Reds seem to be heavily interested.

Although Froholdt and Jones aren't the exact same sort of player, another midfielder already being looked at by Liverpool feels rather telling.

Victor Froholdt would be a good signing for Liverpool but not at the cost of Curtis Jones

Even though Slot may not see it, Jones has been one of his best players this term.

Much like Dominik Szoboszlai, the Englishman has never stopped running and, even though his best position is as a central midfielder, the Dutchman has also put his versatility to the test by using him as a right back on more than one occasion.

Indeed, £73 million for a relatively unproven 20-year-old is a huge risk but he would almost certainly be an excellent signing.

But, with the performances that other players such as Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch have put in this term, it feels like they'd be much better options for the Reds to replace with Froholdt rather than Jones.

The fact that Jones is homegrown also has a major part to play as, if they do end up moving Joe Gomez and Harvey Elliott on this summer, their options for homegrown players will be wearing thin.