Curtis Jones could leave Liverpool in the summer
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Image Credits: Imago ImagesLiverpool’s summer is shaping up to be one of seismic change.Mohamed Salah will end his nine-year Anfield career when his contract expires, Andrew Robertson is also heading for the exit, questions persist over Alisson Becker’s future, and the broader sense of an era drawing to a close has been inescapable across recent weeks.But amid all of that noise, a quieter and perhaps more unexpected story has been building under the surface, one involving the club’s only remaining Scouser in the first-team squad.Curtis Jones, the 25-year-old Liverpool academy graduate who grew up dreaming of pulling on the red shirt, could be the next name to leave Anfield.It is a development that would have felt unthinkable even twelve months ago, when Jones made 46 appearances as Slot’s side romped to the Premier League title.Having spent his entire career at the club and previously spoken of his desire to emulate Steven Gerrard and one day captain Liverpool, a departure this summer represents a genuine crossroads moment for both player and club.The trigger for the latest round of speculation is a fresh update from transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, who has now gone public with what has been an open secret in footballing circles for several months.Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano was direct: “Curtis Jones is out of contract at Liverpool in the summer of 2027.”“At the moment, to my understanding, there is no agreement to sign a new contract.”“At the moment, everything is on total standby between Curtis Jones, his camp and Liverpool.”“So, be careful with this situation, because several clubs are tracking Curtis Jones.”Romano added that Inter Milan, who had reportedly agreed a loan-to-buy deal worth €40 million in January before Liverpool blocked the move, insisting no senior players would leave in the winter window, remain the most prominent name in the picture.Romano noted, “He’s absolutely a name to keep in mind for an Inter side that is heading into a summer of change in midfield, depending on what happens with players like Mkhitaryan, Frattesi, and others.”Premier League clubs are also monitoring the situation closely.The statistics this season add a layer of complexity to the debate.Jones has made 30 appearances across all competitions, contributing two assists, but has managed only 10 Premier League starts, a far cry from the influential displays that defined his title-winning campaign.His preference remains to stay at Liverpool if he is given assurances of a bigger role under Arne Slot, and he did not push for the Inter move in January despite it being on the table.Reports suggest Liverpool would seek at least €35 million for a player whose market value is currently estimated at around €40 million, despite him entering the final year of his deal in twelve months.Slot himself has acknowledged the issue publicly, saying, “The moment we have any news, we share it over here. But I am aware, the club is aware and he is aware of the fact he has only one-and-a-half years left.”Those words were measured, but the message was clear.Time is running out for all parties to find a resolution, and if they cannot, one of the last genuine ties between Liverpool’s first team and the city it represents may be severed.