Inter Milan director Piero Ausilio has confirmed the club’s interest in Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, as a decision awaits on the player’s future at Anfield.
Curtis Jones was linked with a surprise loan move to Inter Milan back in January amid reports of his unhappiness over limited game time under Arne Slot. The 25-year-old was widely expected to leave Anfield when the summer window opened, especially with the Dutch manager seemingly set to continue in charge.
However, things have changed in the background, as Liverpool decided to sack Arne Slot and appoint Andoni Iraola as his replacement. Despite concerns over his minutes, Jones still featured in 49 games across all competitions, accumulating over 2,800 minutes, which suggests he was one of the most utilised players in the squad.
His contractual situation is certainly one to watch, as Jones is set to enter the final year of his deal. Inter Milan remains interested, with reports stating that Christian Chivu views him as a key target for the Nerazzurri. However, any deal will depend on the two clubs agreeing on the right price, with reports of a disparity between their respective valuations.
Liverpool-based journalist Paul Joyce’s post on X, ran comments from Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio, who confirmed the Italian side’s interest in Jones. There is no indication of ongoing negotiations, but there could be scope for developments as the summer window progresses.
Ausilio said, “Curtis Jones — we are paying attention to him. We haven’t hidden that. We will see how the situation develops.”
Inter Milan reportedly saw an offer from Liverpool rejected, with the asking price for the 25-year-old still unclear. Some reports suggest a possible €40 million valuation from the Reds, which Inter are currently unwilling to meet.
The Italian side are reportedly looking to spend around €20–25 million at most, which creates a gap between the two clubs in terms of valuation. It then becomes a question of convincing Jones, especially as links back in January indicated that talks had already taken place with the player’s camp.
With just a year left on his contract, Liverpool cannot afford to let another player leave on a free transfer and risk setting a worrying trend. Having already lost Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konaté, Andrew Robertson, and Mohamed Salah for nothing, losing Jones would be another significant blow. As a homegrown player, any fee received for him would represent pure profit.
