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Curtis Jones to leave Liverpool for Inter
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The gist
Inter Milan are in talks with Liverpool over a £30m deal for Curtis Jones. The 25-year-old midfielder is in the final year of his contract and wants to leave.
Background
Curtis Jones, a homegrown Liverpool midfielder, has been a target for Inter since January. He made 49 appearances last season but started only 28 times, growing frustrated at not holding a regular midfield spot. With his contract expiring next summer, Liverpool risk losing him for free if they don't sell now.
How it unfolded
- Jan 2026Inter first tried to sign Jones on loan with an option to buy, but failed.
- Jun 2026Inter made a €25m bid for Jones, which Liverpool rejected.
- Jul 2026Intermediaries contacted Liverpool with a proposal to pay up to €35m (£30m).
- Aug 17, 2026Reports say Jones is 'doing everything he can' to complete the move, and his absence from pre-season is called a 'white lie' by Italian media.
- Aug 18, 2026Inter prepare a new bid, with Liverpool considering an opening offer of €20m insufficient.
- Aug 19, 2026Negotiations commence; Inter are closing in on a €35m deal, with Liverpool likely to sanction his departure if that fee is met.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Liverpool are likely to sanction Jones's departure if Inter meet their £30m valuation.
- Analysts
- The Athletic notes a sense of inevitability that Jones would leave this summer, with an agreement set to follow.
- Caution
- Some reports suggest Liverpool value Jones at nearer €40m, and the €20m opening offer was deemed insufficient.
Still unverified
Italian media reports that Jones's hip injury is a 'white lie' to disguise his desire to leave are unconfirmed.