Insider: Aston Villa set sights on signing unhappy PL ace who'll replace casualties of summer firesale

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(Credit: Imago) Fri 24 April 2026 12:15, UK Curtis Jones has emerged as a target for Aston Villa amid suggestions he could leave Liverpool when the summer transfer window opens.The 25-year-old could be allowed to leave Anfield, placing a number of clubs on alert, with Villa among those keeping a close eye on his situation.He has also attracted interest from a number of clubs across Europe, including Inter Milan, who had considered a move during the January transfer window.Former Aston Villa scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Jones is seen as an improvement on some of their current options and would be a “fantastic” signing.Unai Emery is determined to add to his squad this summer despite some financial concerns, with midfield additions among his top targets ahead of a big window for Aston Villa. 🔄 Aston Villa Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Aston Villa boardroom. VISIT THE VILLA TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Could Aston Villa make a move for Curtis Jones?Football Insider revealed on 18 April that Liverpool are planning for a fire sale with as many as seven first-team players, including Jones, potentially set to leave.That has piqued interest from multiple clubs, with Aston Villa among those keen to lure him away if he is made available by the Reds.Curtis JonesStats 2025-26Appearances44Starts23Minutes Played2403Goals2Assists2Curtis Jones’ stats for Liverpool in 2025-26.

(via Transfermarkt)Jones would be seen as a valuable addition to Emery’s squad, with the boss keen to strengthen as they are on course to qualify for the Champions League.“Curtis Jones is a very good player,” Brown told Football Insider.“If he’s available to leave Liverpool this summer, there are going to be a lot of teams interested, and I certainly expect Aston Villa will be among them.“He’s lively, he’s quick, he’s sharp, and he would help Aston Villa in an area where they feel they are a bit weak in the middle of the park.“Villa could lose players this summer because of these financial issues, so they have to look at who they might be able to bring in to improve the squad.“If they could get Curtis Jones, it would definitely be a good move for them, and probably for him as well because he would be able to play more than he does at Liverpool.How does Jones feel about leaving Liverpool?Suggestions that Jones could be on his way out of Anfield this summer comes as the player has grown frustrated with his playing time in recent weeks.Football Insider revealed on 20 April that Jones is not happy at Liverpool and had hoped to play more of a prominent role in Arne Slot’s plans this season.Credit: ImagoWhile he was selected to start in the Merseyside Derby draw against Everton, he was thrown in as a makeshift right-back due to injury concerns in the position.With minutes in his preferred midfield role proving hard to come by, there is a growing feeling that he could be tempted to leave Liverpool in search of game time.He is not the only player considering his future at Anfield, though, ahead of what could prove to be another turbulent transfer window with multiple players moving on. 🦁 ASTON VILLA INSIDER UPDATE 🦁 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout, transfer strategy, player wages, and technical leadership at Bodymoor Heath. Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from Villa Park.