Curtis Jones told transfer may be 'best option' as Liverpool legend weighs in
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsCurtis JonesCurtis Jones faces an uncertain future at Liverpool amid interest from Inter Milan and one Reds legend believes a move away from the club may be the best optionCurtis Jones could leave Liverpool this summer(Image: Jack Thomas, Getty Images)Liverpool icon John Barnes reckons Curtis Jones might need to depart Anfield if he wants to realise his dream of regular first-team football.Jones has attracted interest from Serie A champions Inter, with reports from Italy suggesting the two clubs are currently in discussions over a potential transfer.Liverpool is understood to be seeking approximately $47 million (£35 million) for the 25 year old, who has featured in 228 matches for his boyhood club since his debut in January 2019, during an FA Cup loss to Wolves. With 12 months remaining on his Reds contract, Jones was the target of an approach from Inter during the January transfer window, before the club made clear they wouldn't sanction a mid-season departure.However, with the Italian side returning to the negotiating table, Jones's future remains uncertain, and legendary Reds winger Barnes suggests a change of environment could prove beneficial for the midfielder."Of course I'd want him to stay at Liverpool because I love Curtis," Barnes told Betfred."Curtis has to decide though whether he wants to be a player that plays every single week or stay at a club and be part of a squad."He played more under Arne Slot than he did under Jurgen Klopp and it suited him.
However, at 25 years old, he needs to decide whether he wants to play every week."He loves Liverpool, he's a local lad and even if he doesn't play every week, he'd be a great asset to the squad, but for his own career and if he wants to play every week, the best thing for him will be to go."Liverpool legend John Barnes(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA, Getty Images)According to The Athletic, Liverpool would rather not lose Jones this summer, but it will “reluctantly” sanction a sale if he asks for a move, and if a suitable offer arrives.Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio confirmed they are once again keeping a close eye on him. "Curtis Jones, we are paying attention to him,” Ausilio said.
We understand what the developments will be.”Federico Chiesa also confirmed that Jones had spoken to him about life in Italy as he weighs up his next move.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Curtis JonesLiverpool FC