© IMAGO – Curtis Jones Liverpool
The 24-year-old homegrown midfielder is currently entering the final 18 months of his contract, which expires in the summer of 2027.
If no deal is reached, the two-time Premier League winner could exit for nothing.
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At the moment, the contract extensions of Ryan Gravenberg and Dominik Szoboszlai appear to be a priority for sporting director Richard Hughes.
Chelsea reveal possible Jones deal
Jones was last extended in 2022, when he was not yet a key player on the team.
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This means that his contract value will be much lower than that of his current teammates in the same position, and an extension will cost Liverpool a lot of extra wages.
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Their wages are already the highest in English football and it remains to be seen whether the Anfield club are willing – or able – to meet the England international’s demands.
He expressed interest in Jones a few days ago in a deal worth around £30m.
Selling Jones in January is unthinkable
Those rumors haven’t gone away, but now there’s another team looking to take advantage of the uncertainty surrounding Jones’ contract with Liverpool.
According to Chelsea insider Simon Phillips, Chelsea are aware of the player’s situation and have been informed that he could be available in the January transfer window.
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The transfer window closes next Monday, so the Blues have around a week to scrap the deal with Hughes and company. Liverpool fans will be furious at the prospect of losing another homegrown talent shortly after Trent Alexander-Arnold left for Real Madrid.
However, if Jones delays a new contract There is only one possible outcome – Liverpool will find a buyer before his value drops to zero.
However, the Merseysiders are already thin on midfield numbers and selling Jones without looking for a replacement is unthinkable.