Curtis Jones’ future at Liverpool is becoming an increasingly complex situation, with Inter Milan continuing to push for the midfielder this summer, and a separate deal involving Nottingham Forest now emerging as a factor that could help Liverpool finally let him go.
According to reports from Italy, Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio held talks with Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes in Monte Carlo in May, with Jones identified as Cristian Chivu’s preferred midfield reinforcement ahead of Roma’s Manuel Kone.
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Liverpool are reportedly asking for at least 30 million euros for Jones, who has a contract running until 2027, while Inter’s initial offer of around 20 million euros has so far been rejected.
A new bid closer to 25 million euros is expected, potentially including a resale percentage that could make the numbers work for Liverpool.
What could accelerate that deal, according to TuttoSport, is movement elsewhere in Inter’s midfield.
Davide Frattesi is reportedly open to a Premier League move, with Nottingham Forest interested and Inter valuing him at around 30 million euros, though a fee closer to 25 million euros could be enough to get a deal done.
If Frattesi departs Inter for Forest, it would free up the financial space and squad room for Inter to push harder for Jones, effectively allowing a Forest funded exit to indirectly fund Liverpool’s asking price for the 24 year old.
For Liverpool, letting Jones leave would mean parting with a player who has become an increasingly important part of their midfield rotation.
The 2025/26 season was arguably his most involved yet, with 48 appearances across all competitions and 2,852 minutes played.
He contributed 3 goals, including in the Premier League against Brentford and twice in the FA Cup against Brighton and Wolves, along with 2 assists.
His underlying numbers in Europe stood out in particular.
Jones posted a 90.78 percent passing accuracy in the Champions League, completing 359 of 379 attempted passes, including a 95.6 percent completion rate on medium distance line breaking passes.
He also completed 49 passes into the attacking third and 28 into key play areas during continental appearances, while drawing 10 fouls and committing only 4, and covering an average of 5.88 kilometers per match in high intensity European fixtures.
Jones also passed a significant personal milestone in December 2025, reaching 200 senior appearances for Liverpool as an academy graduate, adding to a trophy collection that already includes two Premier League titles, two Carabao Cups, an FA Cup, and a FIFA Club World Cup.
With Inter determined, Forest potentially providing the domino effect through Frattesi, and Liverpool holding firm on their valuation for now, the coming weeks could prove decisive in determining whether one of the club’s most experienced young midfielders moves on this summer.