Liverpool’s midfield is set for a significant transformation in the near future, with contract renewals and potential departures on the horizon. The club recently secured a major deal with Ryan Gravenberch, extending his contract until the 2031/32 season. However, the situation for other midfielders, including Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Curtis Jones, is far less certain. As negotiations for new deals continue, Jones finds himself at risk of being squeezed out of the picture.
Gravenberch’s Big Extension and Liverpool’s Financial Dilemma
Last week, Ryan Gravenberch signed an impressive contract extension that will keep him at Anfield for the next several years. The Dutch midfielder’s deal is valued at £87 million, not including bonuses, which translates to a substantial £277,000 weekly salary. While Gravenberch’s future is now secure, it raises questions about how much room Liverpool has left in their budget to secure the future of other midfielders.
Alexis Mac Allister’s father recently revealed that there have been no negotiations for a new deal, while Dominik Szoboszlai is reportedly aiming for a weekly salary of £300,000. With Mac Allister currently earning £150,000 per week and Szoboszlai around £120,000, it’s clear that these new contracts will cost the club significantly. As a result, Curtis Jones’ place at Liverpool could be in jeopardy, especially considering his contract renewal is also due soon.
Curtis Jones at Risk as Liverpool Weighs Midfield Changes
Curtis Jones, who is under contract with Liverpool until 2027, signed his last deal in 2022 when he was still a squad player. Now, with new contracts on the horizon for higher-earning midfielders, Jones could be squeezed out of the first-team plans. At 25 years old, he has not been one of the club’s highest earners, and with the possibility of more lucrative deals on the table for Mac Allister and Szoboszlai, Jones could become surplus to requirements.
Despite his potential, Jones may be available for transfer as early as this summer, with Liverpool eager not to let him leave for free in 2027. This has sparked interest from other clubs, including Inter Milan, who had previously made an attempt to sign the midfielder in January. Although Jones did not move to Serie A at that time, reports suggest that Inter’s interest could reignite in the summer.
Inter Milan’s Interest in Jones: A New Opportunity?
According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInter1908, Inter Milan’s head coach, Cristian Chivu, sees Curtis Jones as a potential improvement to their midfield. The report notes that Chivu values Jones highly, believing he can provide a significant boost to their midfield. This is a strong endorsement of Jones’ abilities, particularly given his current situation at Liverpool, where he has struggled to secure a regular place in the starting XI.
Jones has found himself on the sidelines for key matches this season, notably being left out of the squad for the 1-0 loss to Galatasaray in midweek. In contrast, he impressed in a recent outing against Wolves. Chivu, who seems to appreciate Jones’ qualities, may be the type of coach who can bring out the best in the England midfielder. If Jones chooses to make the move, he would likely receive a significant pay rise, and Liverpool would be able to secure a decent transfer fee for the player.
Given Jones’ homegrown status, any transfer would count as “pure profit,” providing Liverpool’s sporting director, Richard Hughes, with more funds to invest in next summer’s squad overhaul. For now, with all the ongoing contract negotiations, it appears that Curtis Jones could be the midfielder who misses out, with his future at Anfield uncertain.
