Newcastle Linked to Liverpool Midfielder In Squad-Depth Move: Report

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Newcastle United is considering a move for Liverpool's Curtis Jones to strengthen their midfield depth amid concerns over Bruno Guimaraes' backup. They face competition from Aston Villa and Inter Milan for the midfielder's signature this summer.

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Newcastle United exploring midfield options for summer transfer
Concerns over depth behind starter Bruno Guimaraes
Curtis Jones seen as a perfect fit for Newcastle's midfield
Competition from Aston Villa and Inter Milan for Jones
Liverpool's not-for-sale stance may change with a proper offer

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Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister (left) and Curtis Jones warming up before the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture date: Saturday November 22, 2025. (Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Images via Getty Images) | PA Images via Getty Images Newcastle United are exploring midfield reinforcements ahead of the summer, with concerns growing over depth behind starter Bruno Guimaraes, given Sandro Tonali’s likely departure this summer. Bruno’s recent injury absence alone exposed a clear drop-off in performance from the Magpies, with Newcastle struggling for consistency without him in the starting XI and failing to win games on a steady basis, even with the rest of the midfield available and racking up minutes. It looks like the situation has become concerning enough internally to push NUFC to assess depth options in the transfer market. According to TEAMtalk, Newcastle have now entered the race to sign Curtis Jones from Liverpool, considering him a perfect partner-in-crime for Bruno. “Newcastle United have entered the race for Curtis Jones, TEAMtalk can exclusively reveal, but a move to with is emerging as a particularly attractive option for the Liverpool midfielder,” the report says. Per TEAMtalk, the Magpies are monitoring Jones’ situation closely. They could face competition from both domestically and Inter Milan internationally, with all three clubs prepared to move if Jones becomes available this summer. Liverpool already blocked his departure in January, but that not-for-sale stance could soften ahead of the next window if the proper offer arrives at the Reds’ table. Jones, previously valued at around £30 million, could slide into Newcastle’s XI smoothly from the get-go, filling a gap in Newcastle’s squad rather than replacing Bruno outright. Jones is also considered a versatile player, as he’s been used in different roles by Liverpool’s Arne Slot, which is something we know Eddie Howe would love.

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Why is Newcastle interested in Curtis Jones from Liverpool?

Newcastle is looking to bolster their midfield depth due to concerns over the performance drop when Bruno Guimaraes is unavailable.

What teams are competing to sign Curtis Jones this summer?

Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and Inter Milan are all interested in signing Curtis Jones from Liverpool.

What is Curtis Jones' estimated market value?

Curtis Jones was previously valued at around £30 million, which could influence Liverpool's decision to sell.

Newcastle Linked to Liverpool Midfielder In Squad-Depth Move: Report

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