Curtis Jones could play his final game for Liverpool this weekend as the 25-year-old midfielder enters the last year of his contract. With 227 appearances for the Reds since joining at age nine, his future at Anfield is uncertain amid links to Inter Milan and reports of a strained relationship with manager Arne Slot.
The good news for Liverpool is that they may be able to demand £35 million for Jones, following the precedent set by Conor Gallagher's move from Chelsea to Atletico Madrid for the same fee in August 2024. Despite Jones having only 12 months left on his deal, Inter—fresh from winning Serie A—are expected to view that as a suitable price.
However, the bad news stems from Jones's support of Mohamed Salah's recent social media post criticising the club's direction. Jones responded with a clapping emoji, which could further fracture his relationship with Slot, potentially weakening Liverpool's bargaining power if a sale becomes necessary.
A swap deal involving Inter full-back Denzel Dumfries has been suggested as a resolution. Dumfries has a £22 million release clause, and Liverpool have long been linked with him. Such a deal could see Jones head to the San Siro and Dumfries move to Anfield, benefiting all parties.
