Curtis Jones came on for the final 10 minutes of Liverpool’s win over Newcastle on Saturday as questions continue to surround his future at the club.

The midfielder was surprisingly linked with a move to Inter Milan on Friday night, with supporters shocked at the possibility of another academy graduate leaving.

The rumours have since been played down a little, but there is no question that Jones is facing uncertainty over his Liverpool career.

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The fact that Arne Slot waited so long to bring the 25-year-old on during the win over Newcastle may lead to renewed speculation of a rift between the pair.

And with supporters waiting for the matter to be cleared, Slot was asked directly to respond to rumours that Jones could leave before Monday’s transfer deadline.

There was a real sense of bemusement amongst supporters when news broke of negotiations between Liverpool and Inter for Jones.

The Reds have a stretched squad at the moment, and the idea of losing a player who has been among the better performers this season filled many with worry.

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