Liverpool and Inter Left to Ponder Next Move After Rejection of Latest Curtis Jones Bid
Liverpool have rejected a €25 million bid from Inter Milan for midfielder Curtis Jones. The Serie A champions' interest in Jones is well-documented, and the player's contract is set to expire in a year. Inter made a verbal offer, but it fell short of Liverpool's valuation of around €40 million.
The proposed fee is based on the transfer of Conor Gallagher from Atlético Madrid to Tottenham Hotspur in January. Inter's interest in Jones dates back to the January window, when they proposed a loan deal with an option to buy, which was rejected by Liverpool.
According to reports, Jones sees his time at Liverpool as over, but the club is unwilling to sell him at a cut-price deal. Liverpool has already lost several key players without recouping a transfer fee, including Ibrahima Konaté, Andy Robertson, and Mohamed Salah.
With Jones' contract due to expire in 2027, this summer is Liverpool's last chance to make a significant profit from his sale. The club views his sale as a way to raise funds, given the Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability Rules.
Jones, a popular figure at Anfield, has made over 200 senior appearances since his debut in 2019 and has captained the team on several occasions. However, he has struggled to hold down a regular starting berth and may be reassessed by new manager Andoni Iraola.
Liverpool may reconsider contract extension talks with Jones if he lowers his salary demands, but for now, they are holding out for a €40 million offer.
The proposed fee is based on the transfer of Conor Gallagher from Atlético Madrid to Tottenham Hotspur in January. Inter's interest in Jones dates back to the January window, when they proposed a loan deal with an option to buy, which was rejected by Liverpool.
According to reports, Jones sees his time at Liverpool as over, but the club is unwilling to sell him at a cut-price deal. Liverpool has already lost several key players without recouping a transfer fee, including Ibrahima Konaté, Andy Robertson, and Mohamed Salah.
With Jones' contract due to expire in 2027, this summer is Liverpool's last chance to make a significant profit from his sale. The club views his sale as a way to raise funds, given the Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability Rules.
Jones, a popular figure at Anfield, has made over 200 senior appearances since his debut in 2019 and has captained the team on several occasions. However, he has struggled to hold down a regular starting berth and may be reassessed by new manager Andoni Iraola.
Liverpool may reconsider contract extension talks with Jones if he lowers his salary demands, but for now, they are holding out for a €40 million offer.
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