Inter Milan have made a new approach to Liverpool to sign midfielder Curtis Jones [1, 2].
The move signals an aggressive attempt by the Italian side to secure the 25-year-old before his contract expires, potentially forcing Liverpool to sell now or risk losing him for free.
Inter are prepared to raise their offer to approximately €35 million [1], though other reports suggest the figure is closer to £30 million [2]. This follows a previous bid of €25 million in June 2026, which Liverpool rejected [1].
The midfielder currently has one year remaining on his contract with the English club [1]. Because of this timeline, Inter are leveraging the player's expiring deal to negotiate a lower fee than the club's internal valuation.
Liverpool value Jones at closer to €40 million [1]. The gap between Inter's current offer and the club's asking price remains a primary hurdle in the negotiations, a common tension during the summer transfer window.
Inter's interest in the player has persisted since their initial attempt earlier this summer. The club is now seeking to finalize a deal that fits their financial structure while meeting a portion of Liverpool's demands [1, 2].
“Inter are prepared to raise their offer to approximately €35 million”
This transfer saga highlights the leverage shift that occurs when a high-value player enters the final year of their contract. By refusing to renew, the player's market value drops, giving buying clubs like Inter Milan the ability to drive the price down. For Liverpool, the decision is now a financial calculation: accept a discounted fee now or hold out for a higher valuation and risk the player departing on a free transfer next year.
