According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Liverpool coach Slot deployed Jones at right-back 9 times last year, and Inter are also evaluating his versatility.

Inter is considering the versatile Jones. With his short brown beard and curly hair, he can play in multiple positions, primarily as a quality central midfielder. Should he wear the blue and black jersey, he could be deployed in various roles. In his 228 appearances for Liverpool, Jones has also filled in at right-back.

His primary position is central midfielder.

Let's first look at Jones's main position. Born and raised in a Liverpool-supporting family, Jones was happiest playing as an attacking midfielder in his early days and has since tried almost every position. At Inter, he would join as a creative central midfielder, integrating into a squad known for its ball control and vertical progression. Jones says his skills, intuition, and footwork all come from Toxteth, the Liverpool suburb where he grew up and where he always stuffed his boots into his bag to train. "That's what made me who I am today." He has never scored more than 5 goals in a single season, only reaching that mark in the 2023-24 season, but he has also proven he can make an impact in unfamiliar positions, such as right-back.

Jones is playing right-back.

Last season, Slot played him at right-back 9 times: twice in the Champions League, starting against Galatasaray and PSG; twice in the FA Cup; and the remaining appearances in the Premier League. Taking the Man United vs. Liverpool match in early May as an example, Jones played the entire game at right-back, participated in the first phase of ball distribution, and occasionally swapped positions with Van Dijk, completing about 90 passes and showing a high level of involvement. The same was true against Chelsea in the next match. The reason is his organizational ability.

Reviewing these two matches shows that Jones repeatedly tried to accelerate progression with through balls or back passes to the defensive midfielder. Slot has also praised his versatility: "He shows personality in every position. He's never afraid to play, to take the ball, and especially not afraid to take risks." Inter could also use him in this capacity, as a temporarily converted wing-back, though this would likely be either an emergency solution or an in-game adjustment.

After all, Diouf was initially a central midfielder, but his physical attributes led Chivu to convert him into a wide player. As for the recruitment of a second wing-back – which is related to Luis Enrique's potential departure – its importance will also decrease slightly, even if it is a low-cost signing. Following Spence, Inter will next invest heavily in midfield. The top target is Jones, a versatile player.

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