Nicolo Barella Inter Milan
MILAN, ITALY - DECEMBER 09: Nicolo’ Barella of FC Internazionale competes for the ball with Curtis Jones of Liverpool FC during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Liverpool FC at Stadio San Siro on December 09, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Inter are still working on a deal for Curtis Jones, but a contract complication is slowing progress with Liverpool.
The negotiations remain active, yet one key hurdle stands in the way.
Sky Sport journalist Luca Cilli reports, via L’Interista, that the clubs had already reached a verbal agreement for a loan with an option to buy set at €40 million.
However, the situation changed shortly after that understanding.
Liverpool now want Jones to extend his contract before allowing him to leave.
Obstacles In Inter Milan Pursuit Of Liverpool Man Jones
Piero Ausilio
LUGANO, SWITZERLAND – JULY 12: FC Internazionale Sportif Director Milano Piero Ausilio looks on before Pre-season Friendly between FC Lugano v FC Internazionale at Cornaredo Stadium on July 12, 2022 in Lugano, Switzerland. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
The midfielder’s current deal runs until 2027, and the English club are keen to protect their long-term position before sanctioning any temporary move.
Without that renewal, they are reluctant to proceed.
This issue has direct consequences for Inter’s wider plans.
If Jones cannot arrive, Inter are unlikely to let Davide Frattesi depart before the deadline.
The Nerazzurri want a replacement secured before approving any midfield exit.
Everything will therefore be decided in the final days of the window.
Talks continue, and Inter remain in contact with Liverpool in the hope of finding a solution.
Until the contract matter is resolved, though, the deal cannot move forward.