​Reports from Italy have added a fresh layer of intrigue to the Curtis Jones situation, with Corriere dello Sport via Sport Witness suggesting that Liverpool have reached an agreement with Nottingham Forest over the midfielder. It’s the kind of update that immediately catches the eye, particularly because Jones is one of the more compelling contract scenarios Liverpool face this summer. The standout line is that Jones is now described as being closer to joining Forest, with the City Ground side allegedly moving ahead of other suitors. Inter Milan have been linked, Aston Villa have also been mentioned elsewhere, yet this latest claim casts Forest as the club making the decisive push.
If this report proves accurate, Forest deserve credit for positioning themselves at the front of the queue. The article claims that Liverpool and Forest have “reached an agreement” over Jones, while the midfielder is depicted as being “closer to joining” the Midlands club. There remains a healthy dose of caution around any developing transfer story, especially one that originates abroad before it is fully corroborated closer to Merseyside, but the scenario itself appears credible.
Jones has entered the final 12 months of his current contract, and that reality intensifies the discussion. A player of his profile, age, and experience does not approach the last year of a deal without serious questions being asked. Liverpool face a decision to make, and Jones has a decision of his own.
From Liverpool’s perspective, this is not merely about cashing in on a squad player. Jones is 25, homegrown, technically adept, tactically adaptable, and fully aware of the standards demanded at Anfield. He has also “won the Premier League and played 228 times for one of the biggest clubs in the world,” which lends substantial weight to his valuation. That is why any notion of a bargain-basement departure feels uncomfortable. Liverpool are said to value him at around £35 million, and even with his contract running down, that figure does not look excessive in the current market. In fact, it seems fairly reasonable. Premier League clubs are willing to pay substantial sums for players with pedigree, experience, and proven quality.
If Forest are genuine contenders, Liverpool should be equally resolute in their negotiating stance. The report did not specify a transfer fee, but this is precisely where negotiations will matter most. Selling Jones for a figure well below market value would be poor business, especially given the premium attached to English, peak-age midfielders.
The player’s side of the story matters just as much. Under Andoni Iraola, minutes on the pitch and clarity of role will be crucial to any decision. If Jones believes regular starts may be uncertain, then a move becomes easier to understand. Forest could offer a bigger weekly platform and a clearer role, which matters significantly for an England international approaching a pivotal stage in his career. Even so, Liverpool should stand firm. The price needs to reflect Jones’s value and potential contribution to the team, rather than conceding too much simply because a deal feels convenient. The dynamics here are nuanced: it’s not just about today’s needs, but about protecting long-term value, maintaining squad balance, and ensuring that a sale does not set a concerning precedent for future negotiations.