Nottingham Forest-wanted Curtis Jones performs better than Elliot Anderson for three key data metrics

Nottingham Forest are reportedly considering a move for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones this summer.

The Tricky Trees are keen to replace Elliot Anderson, who will complete a £116million move to Manchester City in the coming days after a deal was agreed.

The 23-year-old was a huge presence at the City Ground last season and will be difficult to replace this summer.

Jones, 25, has just one year remaining on his contract at Liverpool and is reportedly valued around £40m at Anfield, but it remains to be seen how much Nottingham Forest would be willing to pay.

The England international made 49 appearances for the Reds last season, and can play a myriad of positions.

Nottingham Forest are also reportedly interested in Lucas Bergvall, who has asked to leave Tottenham this summer.

How does Curtis Jones match up with Elliot Anderson

Anderson was very much prone to playing in a double pivot for Nottingham Forest this season, while Jones appeared across the pitch.

The midfielder could most commonly be seen as the more advanced of a three-man midfield, alongside Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch.

Given the presence of Morgan Gibbs-White, however, he would almost certainly be expected to step into the pivot.

Jones has shown that he is capable of that in the past, however, and is a very well-rounded box-to-box midfielder.

The Liverpool man played around 1400 minutes less than Anderson in the Premier League this season, and his alternate positions may skew his stats somewhat.

Yet the 25-year-old's numbers still reveal a comparison. Jones generated more expected goals per 90 (0.13 to 0.11) and expected assists per 90 (0.13 to 0.11) than Anderson this season.

And while the Nottingham Forest man has completes more successful dribbles and long balls per game, Jones is not far behind.

How do Anderson and Jones compare defensively?

The Nottingham Forest concern may be about the defensive side of the game, where Anderson thrives.

The 23-year-old completes 1.70 successful tackles per 90 to Jones' 1.12, and also completes more block and interceptions.

His potential replacement completes 1.35 clearances per 90 to Anderson's 1.32, however, and his numbers are certainly not bad.

It should be remembered that the soon-to-be most expensive Englishman ever is among the best defensive players in the Premier League.

If Nottingham Forest can replicate even half of the numbers Anderson regularly puts up, they will have done well.