Liverpool are believed to be interested in signing VfB Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller this summer, potentially seeing him as a replacement for Curtis Jones.
It looks as though Jones’ time is up at Anfield, having played for the Reds since childhood, with a move to Inter Milan now appearing closer than ever.
The 25-year-old is set to undergo a medical in Milan on Thursday after an agreement was reached, before completing a possible £30m move to the reigning Serie A champions.
Jones’ imminent exit leaves Liverpool short of midfield options, even though Trey Nyoni was arguably their best player during pre-season, and a new signing feels vital.
According to journalist Matt Thielen on X, Stiller has emerged as an option in the remaining weeks of the summer transfer window, having been valued at £60m in the past:
“Liverpool have shown exploratory interest in Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller and Bournemouth’s Tyler Adams. At this stage, the American international is viewed as the more attainable option should the Reds decide to enter the market for a new midfielder.”
Would Angelo Stiller be a good Curtis Jones replacement at Liverpool?
It remains to be seen if Liverpool will actually bring in a midfielder to replace Jones, or simply show trust in the talented Nyoni, but the latter option feels risky.
In Stiller, the Reds would be making a shrewd signing, with the 25-year-old at a sweet spot in his career, in terms of being experienced and still young, and being hailed by Rising Ballers in the past:
“Not seen a player as consistent as he’s been this season with the shifts he’s been putting in. No midfielder has a higher defensive duel win rate than him. This guy is different. All the big clubs need to be on his case this summer because Stiller is a complete midfielder. Has everything you need. What a baller.”
Stiller is a nine-cap Germany international, playing 45 minutes at the 2026 World Cup, and he also bagged five assists and averaged 1.4 tackles per game in the Bundesliga last season.
He is a strong target, coming in as a squad player who would battle the key starters for minutes, likely remaining in and around his peak for the next five years or so.