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Journalist Makes Shock Claim that Liverpool Could Sell Midfielder This Summer

Liverpool’s summer rebuild may be about to take another twist. With Phil McNulty of BBC Sport revealing that Curtis Jones is approaching a “pivotal moment” in his Liverpool career, speculation has intensified around the futures of some of the club’s longest-serving homegrown players.

Despite being “highly-rated by Arne Slot and England head coach Thomas Tuchel”, Jones faces a congested midfield landscape. The impending arrival of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen has added a fresh layer of uncertainty, especially with Liverpool already boasting an array of established midfield talent.

“There is going to be some tough competition at Liverpool next season, especially once Florian Wirtz comes into the equation,” McNulty warns, and he’s not wrong. With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, game time will be at a premium for those on the periphery.

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Slot’s Revolution May Leave Academy Stars Behind

Jones, 24, played a notable role in Liverpool’s Premier League title-winning campaign under Arne Slot, delivering vital contributions in several key fixtures. However, those performances might not be enough to guarantee his place in a side now geared for even greater ambitions.

Alongside Harvey Elliott, another academy graduate with a World Cup dream, Jones finds himself competing for fewer minutes. McNulty noted that Elliott “has already hinted that he cannot afford to be sitting on the sidelines with a World Cup coming up”, a sentiment that will likely be shared in the Jones camp.

Florian Wirtz Signing Raises the Bar

The signing of Wirtz would be a major statement by Liverpool. The German international is one of Europe’s most sought-after attacking midfielders and will demand regular starts. For Jones and Elliott, that raises difficult questions about their future involvement.

McNulty also emphasised that “Liverpool will want to recoup some of their lavish spending and there would be no shortage of takers should Jones come on the market.” That’s a clear signal that the club are open to significant outgoings to balance their books and refresh the squad further.

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It leaves Jones at a career crossroads. Does he fight for a place and risk reduced exposure ahead of a World Cup year, or seek a fresh challenge elsewhere where he can play week in, week out?

Anfield’s Next Steps May Define Jones’ Career

Liverpool’s approach to this situation will say a lot about the club’s vision. Slot has already proven he’s unafraid to be bold, and while loyalty to academy players like Jones and Elliott remains part of the fabric of the club, results and reinvention come first.

Should the Wirtz deal be confirmed, expect swift developments. Clubs across the Premier League and beyond would likely queue up for a technically gifted, tactically intelligent midfielder like Curtis Jones.

Our View – Anfield Index Analysis

There’s no denying Curtis Jones’ talent. He’s neat in possession, tactically astute, and one of those players who rarely panics in pressure situations. But for all that, some Liverpool fans remain unconvinced that he’s the long-term answer in a midfield hoping to conquer Europe again.

One fan told us, “He’s a good squad player, but when you look at what City or Real Madrid have on their benches, you wonder if Jones is really that level.”

The truth is, Jones hasn’t consistently bossed games the way elite midfielders do. He shines in moments but hasn’t strung together dominant runs over a full season. With Wirtz potentially arriving, you sense this is more than just squad evolution, it’s a clear message that the bar has been raised again.

There’s sentiment, of course. He’s Scouse, he’s one of our own, but Liverpool can’t afford to stand still. If the club decide to cash in and Jones moves on, it will be with some regret, but also acceptance that the team is entering a new cycle under Slot. Fans want trophies, and sentimentality often doesn’t lift silverware.