Liverpool Transfers: Curtis Jones and Cody Gakpo Sales Could Shape Andoni Iraola’s Rebuild
Liverpool appear to be moving towards two notable outgoings before the window closes, with Curtis Jones attracting firm interest from Inter Milan and Cody Gakpo edging closer to Tottenham Hotspur. According to Caught Offside, both developments are becoming increasingly relevant to Andoni Iraola as he continues a major squad rebuild at Anfield.
There is a clear logic to the Jones situation. The academy graduate has entered the final year of his contract, and the report states Inter “have made Jones a priority target and believe a deal can be reached for around €35 million”. Liverpool had reportedly wanted nearer €40m, but with no long-term agreement in place, a sale now may carry more sense than the risk of losing him for nothing next summer.
Curtis Jones Interest Raises Contract Pressure
The timing has inevitably fuelled debate. “Jones’ recent absences have added to speculation”, although it is also understood that his omission has been linked to a hip issue and fitness management. If Inter have truly pursued him for months, then this now looks like a decision point for Liverpool, not merely background noise.
Gakpo’s case feels more advanced. The report says “the Dutchman has reached an agreement in principle with Tottenham”, while Liverpool are “seeking more than £60m”, with their valuation said to be around £70m. That is a significant figure, and one that reflects his contract status through to 2030.
Cody Gakpo Move Tied to Bradley Barcola Chase
What stands out most is the connection to incoming business. “Barcola remains the major target”, with Liverpool said to have agreed personal terms, even as Paris Saint-Germain hold out for a substantial fee. Add reported interest in Ibrahim Mbaye, and it becomes easier to see why “the potential departures of Jones and Gakpo therefore feel like part of a wider plan rather than simple cost-cutting.”
That may ultimately be the key point. Liverpool are trying to strike a balance between raising funds and avoiding a late-window shortage. If Jones and Gakpo both go, replacements must follow quickly, otherwise this becomes a dangerous gamble rather than a controlled reset.
Our View
From a Liverpool perspective, this is the sort of report that creates more anxiety than excitement. Selling one important squad player can be explained. Selling two, with the season approaching, feels like a huge risk unless everything is already lined up behind the scenes.
Jones is one of our own, and while £35m sounds reasonable on paper, supporters will still ask why it has come to this. If his contract has been allowed to run down to the final year, that points to poor planning somewhere along the line. He may not start every week, but he offers depth, energy and a connection to the club that matters.
Gakpo is the one that stings more. If Tottenham are serious and Liverpool really want around £70m, then fine, hold firm. There is no pressure to sell a player under contract until 2030. Letting him go before Barcola or another top winger is secured would feel reckless.
The phrase “part of a wider plan” sounds reassuring, but supporters have heard that sort of language before. Plans are only good when they are completed. Right now, this looks like Liverpool opening the door to uncertainty. Iraola needs backing, but he also needs proven quality kept in the building until replacements are actually through the door. Otherwise fans will be left fearing that another reset is becoming another upheaval.
