Fabrizio Romano hands Liverpool the perfect transfer lifeline

Fabrizio Romano hands Liverpool the perfect transfer lifeline Liverpool have a lot of changes that they still need to make to their squad this season. The Anfield outfit were rather lacklustre during the 2025-26 campaign and, without many new additions, there's no way that they'll end up challenging for the title. And, since they spent £450 million last summer and are likely to spend a hefty chunk of change this time around too, if they don't at least put up a fight for it, then there's something massively wrong. But, with all this spending that they need to do, there's bound to be some consequences which could mean the exit of some first-team players is just around the corner. However, as per the latest update from Fabrizio Romano, it seems like the Reds have just been handed a massive lifeline for one of their players. Nottingham Forest have signed Xaver Schlager which could mean they don't want Curtis Jones Nottingham Forest have just sold Elliott Anderson to Manchester City for £116 million . The Englishman has become one of the world's most expensive midfielders despite only being 23 years old. So, after a player of that quality leaves a club, rival fans will know that Forest will be on the hunt to replace him. And, since Curtis Jones wanted to find a way out of Anfield, there's no wonder why he was linked with a move to the City Ground. But, as per an update from Romano , that deal may now be off the table. "Xaver Schlager to Nottingham Forest, here we go! Deal in place for the midfielder to join Nottingham Forest as free agent," he wrote. "Midfielder wanted by Oliver Glasner signs contract until June 2028 plus option until June 2029. "Medical already done, agreement in place - follows David Ornstein info." Bet £10, Get £30 in Free Bets Open an account and place a qualifying bet of £10 at min odds of 1/5 (1.2) or greater. 18+New UK/ROI customers. Min £5 deposit. Bet Credits available on settlement of qualifying bets, capped at £10 stake. Min odds 1/5 (1.20). Bet Credits expire in 7 days. Excl. Cashed Out/Free Bets/Boosted odds. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org £30 FREE CLAIM NOW Liverpool must do everything they can to keep Curtis Jones at Liverpool Although Jones wasn't really trusted by Arne Slot , whenever he was called upon, he always managed to deliver a good performance. Whether he was used as a right-back or a central midfielder, he always put 100 per cent in and was arguably one of the Reds' best players. Of course, Dominik Szoboszlai was Liverpool's best player last term but, Jones also had the odd moment here and there. And, since Andoni Iraola is now the man at the helm, it feels like his tactical style would perfectly suit the Englishman. He's one of the best pressers among Liverpool's ranks and, without that extra bit of energy in the middle of the park, there's no way that the Reds will be competing for the title. But, with Forest signing Schlager and them now also eyeing a move for Lucas Bergvall, it feels like Jones could be set to stay, unless Inter Milan fork out the money that Liverpool want for him, of course.