Liverpool Hold Firm on Curtis Jones Despite Inter

Inter have revived their interest in Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones this summer, but the Premier League club is refusing to budge on its valuation. According to The Athletic, Liverpool turned down an opening bid worth around €25 million from the Italian champions before making clear they value Jones closer to €40 million. Inter have since returned through intermediaries with an improved proposal of €35 million, though that still falls short of Liverpool's asking price.

Liverpool are said to be using Tottenham's €40 million signing of Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid earlier this year as a benchmark for Jones' market value. Inter's admiration for the midfielder is nothing new — the Nerazzurri also explored a deal during the winter window, proposing an initial loan with an option to buy, only for Liverpool to reject that approach. The Serie A club have now returned with a permanent transfer in mind as they look to strengthen their midfield following another title-winning campaign.

Jones, who has spent his entire professional career at Liverpool after progressing through the academy and has made more than 220 appearances since his 2019 debut, has entered the final year of his contract. Despite that, Liverpool's stance has remained unchanged throughout negotiations, with club officials showing little interest in lowering their valuation.

Source: The Athletic
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