'There is a deal to be done' - Expert: Liverpool could sell another first-XI star to Aston Villa
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Sun 26 April 2026 14:15, UK Liverpool should not entertain letting midfielder Curtis Jones leave the club and join a Premier League rival.That is according to ex-Aston Villa, Everton and Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking to Football Insider, amid Jones being linked with a move to Villa Park this summer.Jones’ contract at Liverpool expires in 2027, and the midfielder could be weighing up his options to whether to leave Merseyside in the next transfer window.The 25-year-old, who came through the academy at Liverpool, is not a guaranteed starter at the club amid competition for places at Anfield.Liverpool are set to rebuild their squad this summer, and it remains to be seen whether Jones is part of the club’s long-term plans. ✈️ Liverpool Transfer News ✈️ Breaking news on deals in progress, latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Anfield boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Liverpool backed to keep Curtis JonesEverton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – states he would be “surprised” if Liverpool were to allow Jones to leave the club.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness thinks Harvey Elliott, on loan at Aston Villa from Liverpool, could have a part to play in any deal.Games Started14Successful Passes91.9%Chances Created19Duels Won48.8%Curtis Jones’ 2025-26 Premier League stats at Liverpool.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “I’d be surprised if Liverpool were to let Jones go.
“Whilst Liverpool have had rough patches, Jones has been one that seems to have shone through and shown the sort of grit and determination that’s needed right now. I don’t see him as a Villa player, and so I doubt that is going to happen.“With Harvey Elliott, there’s no doubt Jones will have spoken to him, and it’s not worked out for Elliott over there, and he’ll be looking for a fresh lease of life.
Maybe there’ll be some deal there to be done.“I don’t know, but I just don’t see that one happening for Villa. I don’t think it’s a good fit and I think Liverpool will be better served keeping Jones in the squad.”Liverpool make managerial decisionSources have told Football Insider, that Liverpool are to stick with manager Arne Slot for next season, as the Reds look set to secure Champions League qualification.Fans have called for a change in the dugout, as Slot’s side have failed to compete for the Premier League title, and will end the season without a trophy.The pressure could be on the Dutchman from the beginning of next season, with former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso currently without a club and available for work after being sacked by Real Madrid in January. 🔴 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Liverpool Insider Access Get the full story from Anfield and the AXA Training Centre with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Merseyside.