​Inter Milan are lining up a second bid to sign Curtis Jones, with talkSPORT reporting that Liverpool have already rejected an opening offer worth £21.6 million. The Italian club remain keen, but any real progress appears contingent on a substantial rise from that initial offer. Liverpool’s stance is clear: their valuation stands at £30 million, and there is no current sign they intend to soften it. In fact, amidst renewed interest from Serie A, their position has grown firmer. Inter are understood to be crafting a new proposal, though there have been no fresh talks between the clubs yet.
There is genuine interest from the player’s side to explore a move this summer, and Inter’s persistence highlights that enthusiasm. The club had previously felt a deal was unlikely after the first approach was rejected, but the situation has not closed. Instead, it has moved into a familiar late-window pattern, with continuing interest but valuation acting as the principal hurdle.
Liverpool, now under Andoni Iraola, are not under pressure to sell. The Merseyside club are prepared to keep hold of Jones beyond the current transfer window if their price is not met—a strong message to suitors testing the market. Jones, 25, is entering the final year of his contract, which creates a clear decision point, but the club are also relaxed about the possibility of him leaving for free next summer if no acceptable offer arrives now.
That is the most striking aspect of the current picture. Liverpool are understood to have no concerns over Jones’ attitude or professionalism, removing one of the usual drivers behind a sale. This is not a case of a club forcing an exit; it is a valuation-led situation, and Inter will need to adjust their approach if they want Liverpool to engage. The report adds that the Serie A side will have to significantly increase their bid to bring Liverpool to the negotiating table. For now, Jones’ future remains open. There is still a path where he stays, impresses Iraola, and potentially earns a new contract. Equally, if the £30 million figure is met, the trajectory seems clear.
Much of the speculation stems from Jones’ role last season. With Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, and Dominik Szoboszlai regularly favored, his opportunities became more sporadic. He made 16 league substitute appearances, scoring once and assisting twice across 34 Premier League appearances. In Europe, he started only four Champions League games. That backdrop has inevitably fed talk, as a player of Jones’ age and profile will want clarity over minutes and significance, especially after his route into the side became increasingly challenging.
Former Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant encapsulated the argument for keeping him, suggesting that the club should consider the broader context of his development and value to the squad, rather than rushing a sale to satisfy a short-term bid. The situation remains fluid, with Inter pushing for a bigger bid and Liverpool standing firm on their £30 million valuation, all while Jones weighs his next steps in a season that could determine his long-term role at Anfield or elsewhere.