​Inter Milan are pressing ahead with a second bid for Curtis Jones after Liverpool rejected an initial offer worth £21.6 million, according to talkSPORT. The Serie A club remains interested in the Liverpool midfielder as the summer window unfolds, while Liverpool stands firm on a £30 million valuation. There is a clear sense that the situation remains active, even though no new talks between the clubs have occurred yet. Liverpool had initially concluded that a deal would be unlikely after Inter’s first approach fell short, but the Italians are now crafting a revised proposal in an effort to restart negotiations.
Liverpool’s position seems unequivocal. The club is prepared to keep Jones if their valuation is not met, and reports suggest that stance has only strengthened amid renewed interest. Inter will need to make a significant jump from their initial offer if they want to engage in meaningful talks. Jones, 25, is said to be seeking an exit from Anfield this summer, while Inter’s long-standing admiration persists after another attempt to sign him was rebuffed in January. Nonetheless, Liverpool are not obliged to cash in. Jones has one year left on his contract, and the club are understood to be relaxed about retaining him through the season if no acceptable offer comes in. That point stands out: Liverpool would be comfortable allowing him to depart on a free if they do not accept an offer this summer. In a market where deals are often moved quickly to avoid such an outcome, it underscores how highly they value him on their own terms.
Jones’s situation has emerged as one of the more intriguing subplots of Liverpool’s summer. With midfielders such as Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, and Dominik Szoboszlai established, his opportunities were limited last season. He appeared as a substitute 16 times and contributed one goal and two assists in 34 Premier League appearances, while starting only four Champions League matches. That reduced role fed the sense that a move was becoming more likely. Yet there remains a pathway back. If Jones stays and thrives under Andoni Iraola, there remains a real chance the conversation could shift, particularly as Liverpool have reportedly not raised concerns about the academy product’s attitude or professionalism. The report also emphasizes that there remains the potential for a lifelong Liverpool career to continue, depending on whether Inter can reach the £30 million threshold; if that bid arrives, momentum toward a sale could accelerate.
There are differing opinions on Jones’s role within the squad. Former Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant recently told talkSPORT’s Inside Liverpool that, in his view, there are occasions when a player simply needs a period of continuity to build a regular rhythm and confidence. Such perspectives underscore the complexity of Jones’s situation, where the balance between opportunity, development, and value is in play as the summer transfer window progresses.