Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has made his feelings on Curtis Jones clear ahead of likely Liverpool exit

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Curtis Jones’ future at Liverpool has been cast into doubt ahead of the 2026 summer transfer window opening on June 15.Jones has one year left on his contract at Anfield, but he has not been starting regularly in his natural position this season.The likes of Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur have shown interest in the player this year, while Eddie Howe of Newcastle United rates the midfielder highly. Should Curtis Jones keep his place at right-back against Aston Villa?

Or is Joe Gomez a better option? Photo Credit: Getty Images/Liverpool FC Eddie Howe rates Curtis JonesNewcastle could lose Sandro Tonali this summer, with Liverpool mooted as an option for the Italian.In turn, it would make sense for the Magpies to strengthen in the middle of the park, and Jones is thought to be an option.Howe thinks the Liverpool player would bring ‘control and versatility to his midfield’, as journalist Sebastien Vidal explained on X/Twitter.He stated: “Newcastle is closely monitoring Curtis Jones’ situation at Liverpool.

With talks around a new contract at a standstill, the Magpies could try their luck this summer and would even be prepared to part ways with Joe Willock to make room for the English midfielder. “Eddie Howe sees in Jones a profile capable of bringing control and versatility to his midfield.”How Curtis Jones could stay at LiverpoolLosing Jones would no doubt come as a blow to fans, who have very few local talents left in the team following Trent Alexander-Arnold’s exit last year.There is a chance the reported Newcastle target would be open to staying, though, with one recent report suggesting he wants to become the ‘main man’ in Liverpool’s midfield.However, just based on how Slot has used Jones this season, that does seem unlikely.Even with Alexis Mac Allister struggling and, along with Ryan Gravenberch, having to start pretty much every game due to a lack of depth, the academy product isn’t being afforded many chances in his natural position.And with Liverpool targeting a midfielder this summer, that would surely only push Jones further down the pecking order.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox