Fee Gap Finally Narrows After Months Of Talks

Inter Milan continue to regard Curtis Jones as their priority midfield target, having tracked the Liverpool academy graduate since May. Reports now suggest a deal could finally happen at a €35 million fee, considerably closer to Liverpool’s valuation than Inter’s earlier offers.

Negotiations have moved slowly throughout the summer. Inter’s opening bids reportedly landed around €30 million, later climbing toward €32 million, yet both proposals fell short of what Liverpool considered acceptable. The Reds had previously held out for figures closer to €40 or €45 million, given Jones’ importance within Andoni Iraola’s squad plans.

However, there’s still no green light for a fresh bid until Davide Frattesi’s departure from San Siro is completed. Inter’s midfield remains genuinely overcrowded, and trimming that group has become essential before pursuing further additions. Frattesi’s own future has grown increasingly uncertain, with Newcastle reportedly offered the chance to sign him.

That connection between the two deals explains much of the current delay. Once Frattesi exits, according to sources, Inter intend to return decisively for Jones before the transfer window closes. Notably, this wouldn’t be Inter’s first attempt this year either, having previously explored a loan move back in January that ultimately went nowhere.

Liverpool’s Stance Faces Growing Pressure

Iraola has consistently praised Jones publicly, describing him as a genuinely excellent player and expressing hope he remains at Anfield. Still, financial realities complicate matters considerably. With just one year remaining on his contract, Liverpool risk losing him for nothing next summer should they refuse reasonable offers now.

Jones himself appears open to the move, sources suggest, viewing Serie A as an intriguing fresh challenge. Whether Liverpool ultimately relent on their valuation remains the central question as deadline day approaches.

For Inter, adding an Englishman like Jones would follow their earlier acquisition of John Stones from Manchester City, according to SoftFootball, continuing a clear pattern of Premier League recruitment this summer.

Readers following Liverpool’s summer squad reshuffle can find continued coverage on KCPredict as this saga edges toward resolution.