Inter Milan step up chase for Liverpool's Curtis Jones as midfielder pushes for exit
Inter Milan have revived their pursuit of Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, but conflicting reports over a breakthrough, a deadline and Liverpool's stance leave the deal unresolved.
Inter Milan have revived their pursuit of Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones after an earlier approach was rejected, with reports suggesting contact over a deal valued at around $40.5 million. Jones is reportedly pushing for a move away from Anfield, though Liverpool are said to be standing firm on their valuation.
Inter Milan have revived their pursuit of Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones after an earlier approach was rejected, with the England international reportedly pushing for a move away from Anfield. According to reports, Inter have contacted Liverpool over a potential deal valued at around $40.5 million and are prepared to increase their offer. The interest comes at an unsettled moment in Jones's Liverpool career. He was involved in a heated on-pitch dispute with teammate Dominik Szoboszlai, and reports suggest he has declined an offer to extend his contract, which is said to have one year remaining. Liverpool, however, are reportedly still considering offering him new terms while standing firm on their valuation of the player. The situation is now a test of resolve on both sides. Inter are said to have set Liverpool a deadline and are increasingly confident of completing the signing, while Liverpool want a formal bid before the transfer window closes. Whether Jones stays or goes remains unresolved.
Inter revive their pursuit of Jones after Liverpool rejected first approach
Inter Milan's interest in Curtis Jones is not new. The Italian club made an initial approach for the Liverpool midfielder earlier in the transfer window, only to see it rejected by the Premier League side. Rather than walking away, Inter revived their pursuit, and reports suggest they have since contacted Liverpool over a potential deal valued at around $40.5 million.
According to reports, Inter have made another approach for Jones and are willing to increase their offer as they look to strengthen their midfield before the window closes. The England international is said to be among their leading targets.
Inter coach Cristian Chivu reportedly believes Jones could be deployed in a wide role, a factor said to be driving the club's determination to bring him to San Siro. Reports also indicate Inter are preparing yet another offer, though the exact size of any improved bid beyond the reported $40.5 million figure has not been disclosed.
The Szoboszlai row and Jones's push to leave Anfield
Curtis Jones was involved in a heated on-pitch dispute with Liverpool teammate Dominik Szoboszlai, an episode that has formed the backdrop to growing speculation over the midfielder's future. No source consulted details when the argument took place or what triggered it.
What is clear is that the row has coincided with reports that Jones is pushing for a move away from Anfield. According to reports, he has also declined an offer to extend his contract at Liverpool. Despite the disagreement with Szoboszlai, Liverpool are reportedly still considering offering him fresh terms, suggesting the club do not view the incident as decisive. Whether the dispute has any direct bearing on Jones's desire to leave is not established by any of the sources.
Liverpool stand firm on valuation while weighing a new contract
Liverpool's stance, as reported, contains two strands that sit awkwardly together. On one hand, the club are said to be standing firm on their valuation of Jones and want a formal bid from Inter Milan before the transfer window closes — the posture of a seller holding out for the right price. On the other, reports suggest Liverpool are considering offering the midfielder a new contract, even after his heated on-pitch argument with Dominik Szoboszlai. That report conflicts with claims that Jones has already declined an extension offer and is pushing to leave. The club's specific valuation has not been disclosed, so it remains unclear how far apart the two sides are from the $40.5 million figure reportedly discussed. Whether Liverpool are genuinely open to keeping Jones, or simply protecting his market value, is not established by any source.
Breakthrough claims, a reported deadline and an unresolved outcome
Reports suggest Inter Milan have made another approach for Jones and are willing to increase their offer beyond the $40.5 million figure already discussed. According to TEAMtalk, as cited by GiveMeSport, Inter have even made a breakthrough in talks to sign the midfielder. Inter have also reportedly set Liverpool a deadline as they attempt to complete the signing quickly, though the date of that deadline has not been disclosed.
One possible attraction for the Italian side is tactical flexibility. Inter coach Cristian Chivu reportedly believes Jones could be used in a wide role, not only in central midfield.
None of these claims has been confirmed by either club, and no source provides specific dates for any stage of the negotiations. Whether Jones ends up at the San Siro or stays at Anfield remains unresolved.
Frequently asked questions
Are Inter Milan signing Curtis Jones?
Inter Milan are pursuing Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones and have revived their interest after an earlier approach was rejected by Liverpool. Reports suggest Inter have contacted Liverpool over a potential deal valued at around $40.5 million, and according to TEAMtalk, as cited by GiveMeSport, the Italian club has made a breakthrough in talks. Inter are reportedly preparing another offer and are said to be increasingly confident of completing the signing before the transfer window closes.
How much would Curtis Jones cost Inter Milan?
The only figure reported so far is a potential deal valued at around $40.5 million, which Inter Milan reportedly discussed when contacting Liverpool. The exact size of any improved offer beyond that figure is not stated, and Liverpool's specific valuation of Jones has not been disclosed. Reports suggest Liverpool are standing firm on their valuation and want a formal bid from Inter before the transfer window closes.
Why does Curtis Jones want to leave Liverpool?
Reports suggest Jones is pushing for a move away from Liverpool and has declined an offer to extend his contract. He is also said to have one year remaining on his current deal, though this has not been confirmed. The reported desire to leave follows a heated on-pitch dispute with Liverpool teammate Dominik Szoboszlai, though the timing and trigger of that argument have not been detailed.
What happened between Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai?
Jones was involved in a heated on-pitch dispute with Liverpool teammate Dominik Szoboszlai. The timing and trigger of the argument have not been detailed in reports. Despite the incident, Liverpool reportedly considered offering Jones a new contract, though he is said to have declined an extension offer and begun pushing for a move away from the club.
Where would Curtis Jones play for Inter Milan?
According to reports, Inter coach Cristian Chivu believes Jones could be used in a wide role, rather than purely as a central midfielder. Inter are said to be seeking to strengthen their midfield before the transfer window closes, with Jones among their leading targets. The club has reportedly set Liverpool a deadline in an attempt to complete the signing quickly, though that deadline has not been specified.
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