Curtis Jones has been linked with a move away from Liverpool this summer, and reliable journalist Paul Joyce has now provided a big new update.
It has been a tumultuous weekend at Anfield, with Jones taking to social media to bemoan the Reds’ 4-2 defeat away to Aston Villa on Friday evening:
“Thank you for your continued support in a disappointing season. It’s way off the standards expected at this football club.”
Jones has experienced a frustrating season on a personal note, struggling for regular starts in his preferred midfield role, and there have been rumours of a rift with Arne Slot.
The 25-year-old has one year remaining on his current Liverpool deal, and now The Times‘ Joyce has claimed that Inter Milan are “considering resurrecting” their interest in him this summer.
Jones is currently said to be valued at £35m by the Reds, and Serie A champions Inter are “continuing to target” him, as they “seek reinforcements for next season.”
Should Liverpool offer Curtis Jones a new contract?
Jones has reached a crossroads in his career, with the boyhood Liverpool supporter facing a big decision this summer, as does the club.
The Scouser has not yet nailed down a place in the starting lineup over a long period of time, so he may feel that a new challenge is required, becoming a key man elsewhere.
If Slot stays, that could make even more sense for Jones, even though the Dutchman praised him in the past, potentially when their relationship was stronger:
“He has an incredibly hard work rate and we trust him in defence. He is complete. For him now, it is all about consistency. The best players turn up every three days and that is what he has got to show.”
The best outcome for Liverpool would be a contract extension for Jones, ensuring they keep hold of a homegrown player who knows the value of the club and possesses great quality on and off the ball.
The Reds are already about to lose Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson, and possibly Alisson, so to see another established figure depart would be far from ideal.