Inter make new approach to Liverpool for Curtis Jones with £30m offer likely
Inter have renewed their efforts to sign Curtis Jones from Liverpool and are reportedly prepared to offer €35m (£30m) for the midfielder. The proposed move matters because Jones has only one year left on his contract, leaving Liverpool to weigh a sizeable fee now against the risk of losing a homegrown England international for nothing next summer.
Liverpool rejected Inter’s €25m offer in June and are said to value the 25-year-old nearer €40m. Jones struggled to become a regular starter under Arne Slot last season, while new head coach Andoni Iraola has stressed the importance of retaining him and Liverpool’s local identity; nevertheless, Inter’s persistence could bring an exit from his boyhood club closer.
- Inter may raise their bid for Curtis Jones to £30m.
- Liverpool value the midfielder nearer £40m.
- Jones has one year remaining on his Liverpool contract.
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Curtis Jones is a Liverpool midfielder who came through the club’s youth system and has also played for England. At 25, he is entering the final year of his contract, so Liverpool face a choice between keeping him or seeking a transfer fee before he could leave without a fee next summer.
Inter are a leading Italian club based in Milan. Liverpool rejected an earlier offer, and the clubs are reported to differ on Jones’s value. His future matters to Liverpool both as a squad decision and because he is a local player developed by the club.
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The case for
The case for accepting Inter's improved offer hinges on prudent financial management. With Jones having only one year remaining on his contract, Liverpool faces a genuine risk of losing an academy product without compensation if negotiations fail. A €35m fee represents meaningful funds to reinvest whilst he has genuine market appeal, and his limited regular appearances last season suggest he may not be integral to the club's immediate plans, making it sensible to capitalise on his value now rather than risk his departure for nothing next summer.
The case against
The case for retaining Jones rests on preserving both competitive depth and institutional values. A homegrown player developed through the academy represents irreplaceable cultural continuity, particularly given the new manager's stated commitment to local identity. The €40m valuation reflects belief in his potential to develop into a key midfielder under sustained investment and playing time. Retaining the option to renegotiate his contract may prove more valuable than a single transfer fee, whilst allowing the club to maintain competitive strength in midfield.