James Pearce has played down speculation suggesting Curtis Jones could leave Liverpool in the closing days of the January transfer window, describing the reports as \u2018wide of the mark\u2019.<\/p>\n
With fewer than 72 hours to go before Monday night\u2019s deadline, there is still no indication of any late business at Anfield, despite Liverpool\u2019s mounting injury problems in defence, with Jeremie Frimpong the latest senior player ruled out.<\/p>\n
Concerns among supporters were heightened on Friday evening after Fabrizio Romano reported on X that Inter Milan were engaged in \u2018direct club-to-club talks\u2019 with Liverpool over a potential loan-to-buy move for Jones, sparking fears that Arne Slot\u2019s squad could be further depleted before the window shuts.<\/p>\n
Pearce dismisses talk of Jones departure<\/p>\n
However, after being asked by fans for clarity on social media, Pearce moved quickly to shut down the rumours. The Liverpool correspondent insisted that suggestions of a late exit for the midfielder, who turned 25 on Thursday, were misguided.<\/p>\n
Responding to one supporter on X, Pearce said the reports were \u2018wide of the mark\u2019. In another reply, he went even further, branding the speculation \u2018nonsense\u2019 and stressing that the Toxteth-born midfielder is \u2018not going anywhere\u2019.<\/p>\n
Selling Jones now would make little sense<\/p>\n
This is not the first time Jones has been linked with a move away this month. Tottenham Hotspur were previously credited with an interest, although that talk died down once Spurs completed the signing of Conor Gallagher.<\/p>\n
While Liverpool\u2019s midfield is currently their strongest area in terms of depth, it would make little sense for the club to part with a regular first-team player so late in the window. Jones has featured in 29 of Liverpool\u2019s 35 matches this season, and the limited time left to source a replacement only strengthens the argument against any sale.<\/p>\n
In addition, Liverpool\u2019s defensive injury crisis has already forced several midfielders, including Jones, to fill in at the back. Losing him would further restrict Arne Slot\u2019s options in the centre of the pitch and complicate squad management during a demanding run of fixtures.<\/p>\n
Although the 25-year-old has faced criticism from sections of the fanbase online, he has consistently received praise from former players and pundits. Passing the 200-appearance mark for Liverpool is no small achievement, and it underlines his importance to the squad.<\/p>\n
For now, supporters can feel reassured. With Pearce \u2014 one of the most reliable voices on Liverpool matters \u2014 firmly rejecting the rumours, fears of Curtis Jones leaving Anfield this month appear unfounded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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