Liverpool Sets £35M Price for Jones Amid Inter Milan's Champions League Pursuit

LiverpoolTeam·Liverpool has set a valuation of approximately £35 million (or €30m-€40m) for midfielder Curtis JonesPlayer·Curtis Jones, as Italian giants Inter Milan intensify their pursuit of the player. The Serie ACompetition·Serie A and Coppa ItaliaCompetition·Coppa Italia winners have made two official bids for Jones, both of which were swiftly rejected by the Merseyside club.

Inter Milan's initial offer was reportedly around €20 million (£17.3m), followed by an increased bid of €25 million (£21.6m). LiverpoolTeam·Liverpool, according to reports, views these offers as "lowball" and is reportedly "irritated" by what they perceive as a lack of serious intent from Inter at their current valuation. The English club is in no rush to sell Jones and would prefer to risk losing him for free next summer rather than accepting a deal that does not meet their expectations or allow for an adequate replacement.

Jones, who will enter the final year of his contract in the summer of 2026, is reportedly "totally open" to a move to Inter Milan and is keen on a new challenge in Italy. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano indicated that the relationship between Jones and former LiverpoolTeam·Liverpool manager Arne SlotCoach·Arne Slot "was not excellent," a factor contributing to the player's consideration of a departure. Inter Milan has reportedly already agreed personal terms with Jones on a contract extending until 2031.

During the 2025/26 season, Jones made 49 appearances across all competitions for LiverpoolTeam·Liverpool, contributing three goals and three assists. However, he started only 28 of those matches and reportedly grew frustrated with his playing time, sometimes being deployed out of his preferred midfield role, including at right-back. Former LiverpoolTeam·Liverpool striker Emile Heskey suggested that Jones might seek a move for more consistent first-team action to enhance his prospects of becoming a regular England international.

LiverpoolTeam·Liverpool finished the 2025/26 Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League season in 5th place with 60 points, securing qualification for the 2026-2027 Europa LeagueCompetition·Europa League. The season also saw a significant managerial change, with Arne SlotCoach·Arne Slot departing on May 30, 2026, and Andoni Iraola subsequently taking over as the new manager. A sale of Jones would generate funds for new signings under Iraola, who is looking to reshape the squad. However, losing a homegrown player with Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League and European experience would also mean a reduction in tactical flexibility.

For Inter Milan, who comprehensively dominated Italian football last season by winning both the Serie ACompetition·Serie A title and the Coppa ItaliaCompetition·Coppa Italia, securing Jones's signature is a priority for their midfield. The prospect of Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League football with Inter is a significant draw for the English midfielder, offering a prominent platform for his continued development.