The promise Andoni Iraola needs to make to Curtis Jones to get him to stay at Liverpool

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The future of Curtis Jones has been one of the main talking points at Liverpool during the 2026 summer transfer window.Jones has been heavily linked to Inter Milan, with transfer chief Richard Hughes even meeting with the Serie A side to discuss a move.Of course, a change in manager could have some impact on the player’s future, but Andoni Iraola will have to start playing the midfielder a lot more than Arne Slot did in 2025/26 if he wants him to stay. He already sounds like the opposite of Arne Slot!

Photo Credit: Getty ImagesJan Kruger Curtis Jones needs to start in midfield more, but that could hurt LiverpoolSpeaking at his first press conference as Liverpool manager this week, Iraola expressed his desire to keep Jones.He said: “I rate Curtis very highly. Of course, especially as Trent Alexander-Arnold has already left the club.But kind words from Iraola at a time when he is doing his best to win over a fanbase who were incredibly disgruntled last season won’t be enough to keep hold of Jones.It was already covered in April that while Jones would prefer to stay at Liverpool this summer, he would do so ‘if he could be the main man’.

He can either give Jones more minutes next season and risk making Liverpool look weaker and slower in the centre of the pitch. Or, he can tell the player he won’t be a regular starter, which would probably mean he decides to leave this summer.Either way, it feels like some fans won’t be happy no matter the outcome.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox