Ashley Cole 'absolutely raves' about Liverpool star who could leave this summer

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I've spent two weeks very closely with Ashley Cole and he absolutely raves about Curtis Jones. I'd go as far to say he's his favourite player," McAteer said.

He's a homegrown player so I have a little bit more of an emotional tie to him. I'm probably gonna talk about Curtis with more of an emotional attachment rather than as a pundit," he said.While praising Jones' qualities, McAteer was also honest about areas where the midfielder could improve, saying, "He does have his flaws.

I do think at times he keeps hold of the ball a little bit too long, he slows it down a little bit too much at times."Jones looks as though he could be staying at Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)He continued: "But his skillset is phenomenal, he sees a pass, his control is fantastic, he can speed it up when he wants to. "From the outside, at least, he looks like a player with good character, and I hope we can keep him, not only for this year but for more time."With Inter yet to meet Liverpool's valuation and other suitors falling away, the growing expectation among Liverpool supporters is that Jones could remain on Merseyside beyond this transfer window, potentially even signing a new contract if he impresses under Iraola in the coming months.