Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones was linked with a move to Spurs(Image: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arne Slot has revealed why it would have been 'strange' to part ways with Curtis Jones during the transfer window. The Liverpool midfielder attracted attention from clubs including Tottenham Spurs and Inter Milan.

Reds manager Slot believes the squad's injury circumstances meant there was never any question about the midfielder's future at Anfield. Jones, 24, has made 30 appearances for Liverpool this season, despite facing fierce competition for a midfield berth.

Spurs were linked with a move for Jones, with The Times reporting in January how he had been attracting interest from Thomas Frank's side. Spurs ended up signing midfielder Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid as well as full-back Souza from Santos in their only two senior additions in the January window.

The England international must compete with Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai for a place in Slot's starting XI, yet has still proved to be a valuable asset for the Dutchman.

FOLLOW OUR TOTTENHAM FB PAGE! Latest Spurs news, analysis and much more via our dedicated Facebook page

Slot reckons Jones...