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Curtis Jones Transfer: Liverpool face another decision over a highly valued academy product, Curtis Jones, with Inter Milan preparing a renewed push for the 25-year-old midfielder.
Goal.com UK, citing Sport Mediaset, Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport, reports that Inter plan another approach after Jones missed Liverpool’s friendly against Como. Liverpool listed a hip issue, yet Italian reports claim the midfielder sat out while pushing for a San Siro move.
That claim remains unproven. Jones returned to Liverpool training after the hip issue, according to local coverage, so his Como absence needs caution. Still, Inter’s interest has stayed firm.
Inter reportedly value the deal below Liverpool’s €40 million asking price. They could offer €30 million plus add-ons, while Jones has only 12 months left. That gives Inter room to press for better terms, much like the Djed Spence negotiations.
Inter have created midfield space after sending Davide Frattesi to Lazio on loan. Jones reportedly wants the move and sees Italy as an opportunity for regular football under Cristian Chivu. For Liverpool, the timing matters because a contract standoff could weaken their bargaining position before next summer.
Curtis Jones Transfer makes sense for Liverpool financially
Liverpool should consider accepting around €35 million. Jones remains talented, versatile and technically sharp, yet his contract position changes the calculation.
He made 49 appearances last season, starting 28 matches, while he played 34 league games and completed 92% of his passes. Those numbers show value, although his role looks uncertain after Iraola’s arrival and competition from Mac Allister, Gravenberch and Wirtz.
Keeping an unsettled player for another season could damage his value, especially with extension talks stuck. Liverpool have already faced costly departures involving major names, so another valuable asset leaving for nothing would sting.
Curtis Jones Transfer could fund Liverpool’s next move
There’s a footballing argument too. Jones suits possession-heavy football, carries the ball well and can cover at right-back, but Iraola appears to favour quicker vertical attacks. If Jones falls behind the first-choice midfield options, regular minutes could become scarce.
A clean €35 million sale would give Liverpool funds to strengthen elsewhere, with Adam Wharton among the names linked to their midfield planning. More importantly, the club would avoid a long contractual standoff while preserving substantial academy profit.
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Inter will still need to bridge the gap between their proposal and Liverpool’s valuation. Yet with just a year left and the player reportedly keen, €35 million looks like a sensible compromise, and the Curtis Jones Transfer could suit both sides if the structure stays simple.