It appears increasingly likely that a Liverpool star is set to depart the club.
Wholesale changes are anticipated at Anfield this summer, and it feels almost unavoidable at this stage.
A plethora of players could potentially be on the move. Mo Salah’s future remains uncertain, while Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate are facing free agency as their contracts near expiration.
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Richard Hughes will be tasked with further rebuilding Liverpool’s squad. He will need to secure centre-backs, full-backs, midfielders, and particularly wingers who can take on defenders in one-on-one situations.
It’s a challenging and significant undertaking for the club’s sporting director. From the moment he commenced his role last summer, it was clear that the process would be prolonged and arduous.
What may be unexpected, however, is how much Liverpool has sacrificed its homegrown talent.
Last summer, Tyler Morton, Jarell Quansah, Ben Doak, and Caoimhin Kelleher were all sold for profit.
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This move aimed to bolster the club’s finances, but it has simultaneously left Liverpool lacking in homegrown options, resulting in a thin squad depth overall.
Hughes could be making additional cuts in this area come summer.
This could lead to Curtis Jones also moving on, as all signs indicate that his departure is becoming increasingly probable.
Earlier this year, there was speculation about Jones potentially joining Inter Milan. Anfield Watch indicates that the club has been in discussions regarding a new contract for him for over a year, yet a compromise has yet to be reached.
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Entering the final year of his contract this summer, Liverpool considered selling him in January when Inter expressed interest, but ultimately retained him due to a lack of squad depth.
Now, a recent report from The Times regarding Ryan Gravenberch’s new contract mentions Liverpool’s attempts to extend the contracts of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, as well as ongoing negotiations with Ibrahima Konate.
However, Jones is not mentioned at all, which is quite telling.
Given the current situation, it seems Liverpool is open to the possibility of letting him go.
His limited playing time this season, especially following the January rumors, strongly suggests an inevitable outcome.
Every indication points towards Jones likely departing Liverpool.
Considering his dedication and the time he has spent at the club, as well as his impressive performance against Wolverhampton in the FA Cup, the chances of him moving on remain high.
If The Times’ report is accurate, Liverpool does not appear keen on extending his contract, and they will want to avoid having him leave on a free in 2027.
The most viable solution seems to be selling him for a transfer fee, resulting in yet another homegrown talent departing the club—potentially losing the last Scouser in the team.