Curtis Jones was one of the many academy players who were promoted by Jurgen Klopp to Liverpool’s first team during his time in charge of the club.
Since his debut under the German, the Englishman has come into his own and has proven his worth to Liverpool on more than one occasion.
Indeed, the 2024-25 season saw Jones’ playing time lessen due to the form shown by players such as Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch, but he still had a solid impact on the way things panned out.
However, with the summer of change that is hanging over the heads of all those involved with Liverpool, rumours about the future of some of their players have been popping up left, right and centre.
Arne Slot on the Liverpool touchline during their game against Leicester.
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And now, it seems like Jones is a part of those rumours, with his future now being questioned.
Curtis Jones may want to leave Liverpool to give himself the best chance of being in England World Cup Squad
With the World Cup now just around the corner, the transfers that some players make this term could be the defining moments in their careers.
England have an abundance of talent at their disposal, and the only way for the players to stand out will be by playing each week.
However, in Jones’ case, this could end up being quite difficult.
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One of the many reasons for this is that the arrival of Florian Wirtz is now just a matter of hours away.
And, in addition to this, the performances that Gravenberch, Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai all put in towards the end of the campaign will still be fresh in the memory of Slot going into the 2025-26 season.
So, it isn’t that much of a surprise to see BBC Sport chief Phil McNulty hinting at a potential Anfield exit for Jones this season.
In a report via the BBC Sport website, McNulty outlined that the midfielder will want ‘plenty of game time’ next season, which could end up being a ‘big factor’ in the choices he makes this summer.
McNulty also adds that Liverpool will want to earn back some of their ‘lavish spending’, and with Jones offering the chance of pure profit, they could look towards offloading the Englishman.
However, the report does add that Jones is ‘highly-rated’ by both Slot and Tuchel, which bodes well for the Englishman.
Curtis Jones of England on the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifier match between Andorra and England at RCDE Stadium
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Liverpool cannot sell Curtis Jones this summer
Although competition within Liverpool’s midfield will be rife next season, there should still be a place for Jones in the squad.
At the moment, there are two players for each midfield position aside from the number 10, which is where Wirtz is likely to fit in.
Jones has been the back-up option to Mac Allister throughout the 2024-25 campaign, but due to his speed on the ball and his keen eye for a pass, he could fill in across any of the three midfield positions.
Indeed, the Englishman’s impact next season will more than likely come off the bench, but if he takes his chances and proves that he’s better than others, such as Morgan Gibbs-White, it’s hard to see why Tuchel wouldn’t consider taking him.
Player Games Goals Assists
Curtis Jones 46 3 7
Alexis Mac Allister 49 7 6
Morgan Gibbs-White 38 7 10
The 2024-25 seasons of Curtis Jones, Alexis Mac Allister and Morgan Gibbs-White in numbers.
That is, especially when the Three Lions are always in need of an injection of pace as games reach the final 20 minutes or so.