Curtis Jones is preparing to push for a transfer away from Liverpool unless manager Arne Slot remains at Anfield beyond the summer, according to reports from Football Insider. The midfielder has grown frustrated with limited opportunities in his preferred position this season, spending considerable time on the bench or deployed out of position across the Reds' campaign.
Liverpool's recent form has intensified speculation surrounding Slot's future. The club has managed just one point from their last three Premier League matches, leaving them fifth in the table heading into their final fixture against Brentford. While reports earlier this week suggested Slot could lose his job at season's end, subsequent coverage indicated this speculation was premature. However, Foot Mercato reported that Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes has "secretly activated" pursuit of Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola as a potential replacement.
Jones Seeking Midfield Opportunities
The 23-year-old academy product has been a reliable squad option for Liverpool, capable of filling multiple roles across the pitch including right-back. Yet his versatility, while valued, has come at a cost to his development as a central midfielder. Mick Brown, former Manchester United chief scout with strong Premier League connections, believes Jones could thrive under fresh management.
"Curtis Jones has been a very reliable player at Liverpool," Brown explained to Football Insider. "He will fill in wherever he's needed and always works hard, but ultimately he wants to play in midfield, and he's not being given that opportunity." The scout noted that constant bench duty and out-of-position starts have become frustrating for a player capable of more regular involvement.
Jones has publicly expressed his dissatisfaction through social media, suggesting the season hasn't met expectations. If Slot departs, a new managerial regime could reshape squad dynamics and offer the midfielder a clearer pathway to consistent midfield action—a scenario that could determine whether Liverpool retains one of their brightest homegrown talents heading into next season.
