Inter Milan have maintained Curtis Jones as a priority transfer target since May and are increasingly confident that an agreement with Liverpool could be reached for around €35 million. The Italian club’s pursuit has survived rejected approaches, valuation disagreements and the usual transfer-window drama, with Inter now expected to make another attempt before the window closes. The major complication is that there is still no green light for a new bid until Davide Frattesi’s situation is resolved.
The interest in Jones is not a sudden development. Inter have been tracking the Liverpool midfielder for months, with earlier reporting confirming that the Serie A champions had already explored a move and that Liverpool had placed a significantly higher valuation on their academy graduate. Jones is entering the final year of his Liverpool contract, making the situation particularly interesting: Inter want to buy him now, while Liverpool must decide whether the immediate transfer income outweighs the risk of losing him for nothing in 2027.
Curtis Jones Remains Inter’s Priority
Inter’s continued pursuit of Curtis Jones demonstrates that the midfielder remains high on their recruitment list despite previous setbacks. In July, reports indicated that Inter were prepared to offer around €35 million, although Liverpool’s valuation was understood to be closer to €40 million. That gap explains why negotiations have repeatedly stalled rather than immediately producing an agreement.
The latest development suggests Inter believe the distance between the clubs is now manageable. A €35 million package could potentially bring Liverpool back to the negotiating table, particularly given Jones’ contract situation. However, the Reds have previously shown a willingness to reject offers below their valuation, even with the possibility of the midfielder leaving as a free agent next summer. So, naturally, the transfer window has produced another classic football question: is €35 million enough to buy a player Liverpool could lose for €0?
Davide Frattesi Exit Could Unlock Curtis Jones Deal
The immediate obstacle is Davide Frattesi, whose future is closely connected to Inter’s midfield planning. Reports from Italy have indicated that Frattesi has been among the players expected to leave as Inter attempt to reduce the size of an already crowded midfield group. Earlier reporting described Inter’s midfield as containing a large number of options, with Frattesi increasingly viewed as a potential departure.
That situation helps explain why Inter are reluctant to make another major commitment for Jones before completing Frattesi’s exit. The club could effectively be waiting for one midfield door to close before opening another. Recent reporting has also linked Frattesi with a possible move to Lazio, although the precise structure and completion of any departure remain subject to negotiations.
For Liverpool, the decision remains equally significant. Jones has been a product of the club’s academy and has made more than 200 senior appearances, but his position within the midfield hierarchy has not always guaranteed regular starts. His contract situation adds urgency, while Liverpool must also consider whether selling a homegrown midfielder would leave them needing to find another player before the window closes.
Inter, meanwhile, appear prepared to keep trying. If Frattesi’s exit is completed, the Nerazzurri are expected to return to the negotiating table for Curtis Jones, potentially with a proposal around €35 million. Whether Liverpool finally accept that figure or continue demanding more could determine whether Jones begins the next chapter of his career in Serie A. For now, Inter have the target, Liverpool have the valuation, and Frattesi appears to have accidentally become the most important man in a transfer that is not even about him.
