Liverpool Lower Asking Price for Curtis Jones Amid Inter Milan Interest
Liverpool have reportedly lowered their asking price for Curtis Jones as Inter Milan prepare a new offer for the midfielder. The Reds had been seeking €40 million for the 25-year-old, but Fabrizio Romano claims that they have 'slightly lowered their request' and a deal can be struck for around €35 million.
Why it Matters for Liverpool F.C.
Jones has been a priority target for Inter throughout the summer, but so far, their offers have fallen short of Liverpool's price tag. The midfielder has been absent from the team's friendly loss to Monaco, with Andoni Iraola citing a hip issue as the reason for his absence. However, given the speculation around his future, his omission has only further raised eyebrows.
Liverpool have positioned themselves as reluctant sellers when it comes to Jones, who made more appearances than in any previous campaign last season (49) but could understandably be frustrated over his tally of starts (28). Not considered first choice in midfield and with his contract dwindling, he has explored his options, which also led to interest from both Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest. It is unclear whether, if Jones is sold, Liverpool will enter the market for another midfielder, having been named as strong suitors for Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton earlier in the summer.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 5th in Premier League, 60 pts, 17W-9D-12L from 38 games, recent form DLDLW. Goals this season: 63 scored, 53 conceded (+10 goal difference). Title race: 25 points behind leaders Arsenal.
Liverpool have positioned themselves as reluctant sellers when it comes to Jones, who made more appearances than in any previous campaign last season (49) but could understandably be frustrated over his tally of starts (28). Not considered first choice in midfield and with his contract dwindling, he has explored his options, which also led to interest from both Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest. It is unclear whether, if Jones is sold, Liverpool will enter the market for another midfielder, having been named as strong suitors for Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton earlier in the summer.
With a difference of £4.3 million, it is hardly a major loss for Liverpool, who have seen Jones enter the final year of his contract this summer. The 25-year-old was absent from the 3-2 friendly loss to Monaco on Sunday, though the official line is that he was unable to take part due to a hip issue. 'It doesn't look anything big, but it didn't make any sense to risk,' Andoni Iraola told LFCTV after the game.
Inter are negotiating, working, and they will make an offer in the coming hours. The feeling from those close to the operation is that Jones could be unlocked for around €35 million. 'After several failed attempts, because Liverpool always asked for €40 million, Liverpool as far as I understand have slightly lowered their request,' Romano explained on YouTube. 'The feeling from those close to the operation is that Jones could be unlocked for around €35 million. And this is new, because in these types of deals, even these small financial margins can make a difference.'
