Liverpool Boss Andoni Iraola Addresses Curtis Jones Transfer Uncertainty

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola prepares for showdown talks with Curtis Jones amid mounting summer interest from Inter Milan and Nottingham Forest. Meanwhile, Alexis Mac Allister faces contract speculation as Real Madrid loom, though no active negotiations are currently underway.

Andoni Iraola Confronts Curtis Jones Transfer Uncertainty

Jones has entered the final 12 months of his contract on Merseyside and drawn attention from clubs both domestically and abroad.

Liverpool have already reportedly rejected two separate bids from Serie A champions Inter Milan, with Sky Sports in Italy identifying the midfielder as their primary summer target. At the same time, separate reports out of Italy indicated that an agreement was in place between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest over a potential transfer to the City Ground, placing Jones closer than ever to joining Oliver Glasner’s side.

Despite those external developments, Jones was previously reported to be reluctant to join Nottingham Forest, prioritizing an opportunity to prove himself to the incoming Iraola during pre-season. Staying at Anfield remains his priority if he can secure regular playing time.

“I will have the chance to speak with him today. I rate Curtis very highly. For me he is a great, great player and I hope he can continue with us and continue performing the way he has been performing. It’s very important that he’s Scouse, that he’s from here. I also like the personality.”
Andoni Iraola, Liverpool head coach via Sports Mole

Curtis Jones’s Deep Roots and Mixed Recent Minutes

Jones arrived in Liverpool’s youth academy at the age of nine, working his way through the ranks before making his professional debut under Jurgen Klopp in January 2019. Over 228 appearances across all competitions for the Reds, he has scored 28 goals, provided 25 assists, and collected seven major trophies.

The Merseysider is a two-time Premier League winner alongside two EFL Cup victories and one FA Cup triumph. Yet that extensive history did not guarantee regular minutes under Iraola’s predecessor, Arne Slot, who handed the midfielder only 18 Premier League starts during the 2025–26 campaign while tasking him across both midfield and right-back positions.

Alexis Mac Allister’s Contract Landscape and Real Madrid Links

While Jones navigates an expiring deal, teammate Alexis Mac Allister occupies a different phase of squad planning.

Mac Allister still has two seasons remaining on that agreement, and currently there are no talks over a new deal nor is Mac Allister in active talks with another club. Persistent background noise regarding Real Madrid’s admiration has kept supporters watchful, though his camp has kept quiet regarding any immediate exit strategy.

On the international stage, Mac Allister maintained a prominent role for Argentina during the World Cup despite a disappointing 2025–26 club season for Liverpool as a whole. His technical intelligence and ability to control tempo keep him central to the club’s medium-term strategy.

Sequencing Squad Priorities at Anfield

Liverpool’s internal contract timeline reveals how the club is managing its midfield assets. Dominik Szoboszlai, whose current deal also runs until 2028, is already engaged in discussions over improved terms, while Ryan Gravenberch signed a new contract in May.

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That sequence points toward a structured rollout rather than any hesitation regarding Mac Allister. As Patel observed regarding the club’s trajectory, movement on a fresh agreement for the Argentina international is anticipated over the course of the upcoming season.

Sources: sports.yahoo.com.

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