Curtis Jones continues to be in demand during this summer transfer window, with Liverpool reportedly receiving another offer for the England international midfielder
Curtis Jones looking on during a Liverpool match at Anfield
Curtis Jones is still receiving interest from Inter this summer(Image: Getty Images)
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Inter have reportedly made a third attempt to sign Curtis Jones. Liverpool have already turned down two offers for the England international from them during this summer transfer window.
The Reds rejected a bid last month, said to be worth £27million, after previously deeming an opening offer of £21million derisory. Liverpool value Jones at £35million and have reluctantly placed that price on him as the 25-year-old assesses his options to play more regularly.
Jones is in the final 12 months of the five-year deal he signed in 2022. He can sign a pre-contract agreement for a free transfer with overseas teams from New Year's Day.
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Ben Jacobs claims that Inter have now made a new approach through intermediaries. However, he states that Jones will remain at Liverpool unless their £34 million-plus (€40m+) valuation is met.
Reds head coach Andoni Iraola has already said that he hopes that the academy graduate will stay this summer. He said on Monday: "I will have the chance to speak with him today.
"I rate Curtis very highly. For me, he is a great, great player, and I hope he can continue with us and continue performing the way he has been performing. It's very important that he's Scouse, that he's from here
"I also like the personality. From the outside, at least, he looks like a player with good character, and I hope we can keep him, not only for this year but for more time."
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Inter president and chief executive Giuseppe Marotta spoke at a press conference on Monday about their approach to the transfer market. He said, in reference to signing a replacement for Denzel Dumfries: "The transfer market is extremely difficult.
"The figures involved are incredible and have relegated Italy to a supporting role. Our owners have given us the green light to make further investments. I hope we can find a solution quickly.
"We know we need to complete the squad, but we can't act out of panic. Any decision has to be the result of careful work."
Marotta added: "Our objective is to win sustainably. For the second year running, we'll close our accounts in a healthy position, while also having won two major trophies.
"You need to be creative in the transfer market, but that doesn't mean the club won't approve further investment. We have to keep a close eye on costs, particularly player wages and agents' fees."
He concluded: "There's still a month and a half to go until the transfer window closes, so there's no need to rush. We'll give the coach everything he needs to work in the best possible conditions ... We have the resources to invest, but every move has to make sense."