Liverpool transfer news: £20m forward deal 'green lit' as Curtis Jones move emerges

Curtis Jones has started almost half of Liverpool's Premier League matches this season, with seven of those coming since the start of December during their 10-match unbeaten run

Liverpool have less than a fortnight left to make their first senior signing of the winter transfer window. The Reds recruited Mor Talla Ndiaye earlier in January, but he is joining up with their under-21s.

James Norris, meanwhile, is the only player to exit after Shelbourne signed him permanently on New Year's Day. Outgoings are the talk of Anfield rather than incomings at this stage of the market, as several players remain the subject of interest from clubs across Europe.

Mirror Football takes a look at the latest transfer rumours involving the Reds, focusing on Curtis Jones and Federico Chiesa.

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Curtis Jones has attracted Premier League interest

Tottenham Hotspur have shown interest in Curtis Jones, according to The Times. Spurs have already signed Conor Gallagher this winter and could now reunite Jones with his former England teammate.

The pair have played twice for the senior side together, having previously appeared alongside one another for the under-21s. Both will want to be back in Thomas Tuchel's squad for the World Cup this summer.

Gallagher has already moved for more football and played the full 90 minutes on debut for Spurs. Jones, however, has started all but one of Liverpool's last 10 matches, the only aberration being the 0-0 draw with Arsenal, when he was an unused substitute.

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Federico Chiesa faces decisive week

Juventus still see Federico Chiesa as a strong contender to add to their attack this month, according to Calciomercato. The Italian outlet report that Liverpool want between £13million and £17million for the winger.

They are also said to want a permanent exit, whereas the Turin team would prefer a loan that gives them the option to buy him. Chiesa appears keen on a return and would reportedly drop his wage demands to make a move happen.

Mohamed Salah's return from the Africa Cup of Nations could help facilitate an exit. With the Egypt international back, Chiesa's role under Arne Slot reduces even further.

However, the Italian said during the summer that he is "happy" at Anfield. "I am playing for one of the best teams in the world.

"I just have to wait and be ready and prove that I can play for this team. The coach has treated me very well."

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