Heskey Predicts Anfield Exit
Former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey has urged Curtis Jones to seek a summer exit, comparing his situation to Scott McTominay’s transformative switch to Napoli. Heskey believes the midfielder's contract impasse at Anfield points towards an inevitable departure.
“I would be very surprised if he was not pushing for a new contract,” Heskey said. “So there is something that tells me they are not willing to offer him what he wants. Either they are not willing to offer him a new contract, or they are not willing to offer him what he desires.”
The 25-year-old England international has just one year remaining on his current deal, and Liverpool appear reluctant to meet his demands. With Inter reportedly monitoring the situation, a move to Serie A could be on the cards.
Inter’s Interest and Contract Stalemate
Inter are in the market for a dynamic central midfielder and Jones fits the profile. The Nerazzurri, fresh from a strong domestic campaign, see the Liverpool academy graduate as a cost-effective option given his contract status. Jones has featured regularly for the Reds but has yet to become an undisputed starter, and the arrival of new midfielders could push him down the pecking order.
Heskey, who knows both Liverpool and the England setup well, feels Jones’s ambition to be a regular for the national team could be better served abroad. The former forward highlighted how Scotland international McTominay revitalised his career after leaving Manchester United for Napoli in 2024, becoming a key player under Antonio Conte.
The McTominay Blueprint
McTominay’s move from the Premier League to Italy proved a masterstroke. He scored crucial goals, earned a Scudetto, and solidified his reputation as a complete midfielder. Heskey sees parallels with Jones, who possesses similar technical and physical attributes.
“He aspires to become a regular starter for the England national team and to play at the very highest level, and you look at Scott McTominay, who might not have been flavour of the month at Manchester United but absolutely smashed it at Napoli,” Heskey added.
Inter, with their history of developing midfield talent, could offer Jones the platform to replicate that success. With the potential to fill a void left by ageing stars, a move to San Siro might reignite his career and boost his international prospects ahead of the next World Cup cycle.
Key Takeaways
- Emile Heskey believes Curtis Jones should leave Liverpool this summer after a contract stand-off.
- Inter are keen on the midfielder, who has just one year left on his deal.
- Heskey compared Jones's situation to Scott McTominay’s successful move to Napoli.
- A switch to Serie A could help Jones become an England regular and play at the highest level.
Quick Facts
Player: Curtis Jones
Current Club: Liverpool
Contract Expiry: 2027
Interested Club: Inter
Comparison: Scott McTominay's Napoli revival