Liverpool are on the verge of losing another homegrown talent, with Curtis Jones potentially heading to Inter Milan in a deal that could be completed for as little as £8.7m more than the Italian champions have already offered.
For the second successive summer, Arne Slot’s squad faces significant upheaval. While big names who have passed their peak are departing and key figures like Andy Robertson head to Tottenham, the potential exit of Jones represents something far more poignant: a Scouser in the prime of his career who is increasingly desperate to leave Anfield.
According to trusted Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Inter have formally tabled a €20m (£17.3m) offer for the 25-year-old midfielder. Liverpool, however, are holding out for €30m (£26m), meaning the clubs are separated by just €10m / £8.7m. That’s the crushing difference between staying and leaving.
Liverpool have confirmed the offer, and the prime star is now one step from gone.
Contract Stalemate Leaves Liverpool Weak
A recent update from Fabrizio Romano revealed that contract talks between Jones and Liverpool have stalled dramatically, with the parties described as “far, far away” from an agreement. With his current deal entering its final stages and only one year remaining, the club’s bargaining position has weakened significantly.
Jones has grown frustrated with his limited opportunities in central midfield this season. Despite his clear talent and versatility, he has frequently been deployed at right-back under Slot — a role he is known not to favour. The England international is understood to be keen on a fresh start, particularly in Serie A.
Inter Milan had already shown strong interest in January, attempting to sign him on loan with an obligation to buy. Jones was open to the move at the time, but Liverpool rejected the proposal to avoid weakening their squad mid-season. Now, the Serie A champions are back with renewed determination as they build for the new campaign.
A Boyhood Red Ready for a New Chapter
As the only Scouser in Liverpool’s senior squad, Jones has always carried extra emotional weight for supporters. Yet at 25 and in the prime of his career, he appears ready to seek regular football elsewhere. Whether he has been deserving of more starts ahead of Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister remains a point of debate, but his desire for consistent midfield minutes is clear.
The €30m asking price reflects Liverpool’s valuation of a versatile, technically gifted player who has contributed meaningfully when called upon. However, the ticking contract situation means the club may have little choice but to accept a compromise if Jones continues pushing for the exit.
This potential departure forms part of a broader squad reset at Anfield. With Ibrahima Konate’s future still uncertain despite ongoing extension talks, Federico Chiesa listed for sale, and decisions looming on Joe Gomez, Liverpool are entering a decisive window.
The £8.7m gap now stands as the final barrier. For a club that once viewed Jones as part of its long-term future, that relatively modest sum could mark the end of his Anfield journey. Inter Milan are pushing hard, Jones is willing, and time is running out for Liverpool to change the narrative.