The clock is ticking, but Liverpool still has the power to stop what could be a disastrous transfer mistake. It's far from too late to change course.

Reports continue to swirl that homegrown midfielder Curtis Jones will leave Anfield this summer. The local lad is entering the final year of his contract, yet there's barely a whisper about a new deal. It seems Liverpool simply don't see the value in keeping him—at least not at the wages he'd command for an extension.

Jones has never truly locked down a regular spot in midfield. Ironically, his best run of games came as a last-resort right-back option. But here's the twist: teams are lining up to sign him. Manchester City have reportedly made inquiries. Newcastle United are the latest club to join the chase. Inter Milan tried to land him in January and will return this summer.

The interest is real. The talent is undeniable. So why are Liverpool seemingly pushing him out the door?

Here's the key detail: Jones doesn't want to leave. All signs point to Liverpool being the ones forcing a sale, not the player. Forcing out a local lad who is absolutely, 100 percent good enough to play regularly for you is a head-scratcher on multiple levels.

First, with only one year left on his deal, Liverpool won't even get full value for him. Second—and this is the big one—he's more than good enough to contribute, and he actively wants to stay. Players like that don't come around often.

It feels like the club is prioritizing a quick cash grab over long-term squad depth. That's a move they'll almost certainly come to regret. But it's not too late. Liverpool can still pull the plug on this deal, offer Jones the contract he deserves, and keep a versatile, committed midfielder in the fold.

Don't let this one slip away.