Key Takeaways:
- Inter directors have assured Cristian Chivu that they will continue efforts to secure Liverpool’s Curtis Jones, despite hesitancy to meet the €40m fee
- A €25m bid for Jones was previously rejected, with Liverpool standing firm on their valuation as the midfielder enters the final year of his contract
- Inter have completed the €7.5m sale of Ebenezer Akinsanmiro to Monza and are preparing to offload additional midfielders to accommodate Jones
Inter’s Strategy in Pursuit of Jones
Inter’s pursuit of Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones continues, as club directors have pledged to manager Cristian Chivu that efforts to sign the Englishman will persist. However, the Serie A champions remain unwilling to match Liverpool’s €40m asking price.
Chivu, who has identified Jones as his preferred option for central midfield, met with Inter directors for a transfer update prior to the squad’s departure for their pre-season tour in Hong Kong and Australia last night.
🚨🏴 Curtis Jones is still a deal to be played. Inter have not given up.
— @AlfredoPedulla pic.twitter.com/J8vZg24zZM
— Nerazzurri Society (@nerazzurriSoci_) July 30, 2026
Transfer Talks and Contract Situation
Despite seeing a €25m proposal dismissed by Liverpool, Inter are optimistic the Premier League side may reduce their demands in the near future. Liverpool’s position may be influenced by the fact that Jones has less than twelve months remaining on his current deal and does not appear to factor into Andoni Iraola’s future plans at Anfield.
As negotiations continue, Inter officials Beppe Marotta and Piero Ausilio have remained in Italy to oversee ongoing transfer business rather than joining the team’s Asian tour.
Adjustments in Inter’s Midfield Roster
Inter plan to create space for Jones by further reshuffling their midfield. Ebenezer Akinsanmiro has completed a permanent move to Monza for €7.5m, while the club are seeking a loan destination for Yanis Massolin and aiming to arrange a permanent transfer for Kristjan Asllani.
Davide Frattesi is also surplus to requirements, with the Nerazzurri awaiting suitable offers for the Italy international.
Looking Ahead
The Nerazzurri are also hopeful that Jones will link up with the recently acquired ex-Manchester City defender Stones, who is currently undergoing medical examinations in Milan. Bringing in Jones remains conditional upon freeing up additional space within the squad.
