Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been warned the signing of Thiago Alcantara could cause Curtis Jones to seriously consider his future at Anfield.
Jones, 19, has been earmarked as a top talent for the Reds and played an increasing role in the first-team as last season progressed.
The former wide man has moved into a more central role as a midfield option for Klopp in recent months and is tipped for a bright future.
But Paul Merson fears he could be disheartened by the arrival of Bayern Munich star Alcantara and ponder departing in search of guaranteed first-team football elsewhere.
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