Liverpool FC Open Top Bus Parade LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Monday, May 26, 2025: Liverpool s Dominik Szoboszlai, Curtis Jones and Alexis Mac Allister during an open top bus parade through the city as the Reds celebrate winning the FA Premier League and becoming Champions of England for the 20th time. Imago Images
In a move few saw coming, Liverpool have agreed to sell a surprise first-team star, sending shockwaves through the fanbase. The decision is said to have emerged suddenly, with the deal developing rapidly behind the scenes. As Arne Slot begins reshaping his squad, this unexpected exit could signal bigger changes ahead.
Liverpool have been bold and ambitious in the market this summer, and the imminent arrival of Florian Wirtz for a £116m fee shows the intent the club has displayed since winning the Premier League last season.
However, Liverpool need player sales to offset the lavish spending they are set to embark on in the coming weeks, and several stars are on the chopping block.
But it has been claimed that the Reds could agree to sell a homegrown star who was not expected to leave the club when the season ended last month.
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The Reds are ready to sell Curtis Jones
Curtis Jones emerged as a key player last season under Arne Slot and provided much-needed midfield depth to the squad as they won the league on a canter.
However, Wirtz’s arrival will change the dynamics of the Liverpool midfield next season, and Jones could see his game time reduced in the first team.
BBC journalist Phil McNulty conceded that competition for places in the Liverpool midfield will be fierce in the upcoming campaign.
He is certain Liverpool will not be short of suitors if they are prepared to sell Jones this summer, with several Premier League clubs monitoring his situation.
“There is going to be some tough competition at Liverpool next season, especially once Florian Wirtz comes into the equation”, he said on BBC Sport via TEAMTalk.
“Liverpool will want to recoup some of their lavish spending, and there would be no shortage of takers should Jones come on the market.”
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