Gerrard Insists Liverpool Should Not Let Curtis Jones Leave This Summer
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard says the club should retain midfielder Curtis Jones, an academy graduate who has attracted interest from Inter Milan and English clubs, arguing homegrown talent is vital to the team's identity.
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has stressed that the Reds should not let Curtis Jones, a player who came through the club's youth system, leave the team this summer. Curtis Jones has been reported to have caught the attention of Inter Milan in January and has previously been linked with English sides Tottenham and Aston Villa. Most recently, Gerrard emphasized that Liverpool must hold onto players developed through their academy system who can deliver strong performances. "I believe this academy system is incredibly important. It's crucial that we continue to produce talented players from the local area," Gerrard said. "I think it's natural for someone who lives in the city, grows up in the city—we understand what the club needs, the style, and what the fans want." "It's embedded in us because we know this city well. I wouldn't let Curtis Jones leave, just as I would have hoped Trent Alexander-Arnold wouldn't have left us either." "But of course, you have to understand and respect every player's own career path, and everyone is entitled to make their own decisions."
