Arsenal join race for Curtis Jones as Premier League transfer war looms

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Liverpool face a major summer of transition at Anfield, and the scrutiny surrounding the future of midfielder Curtis Jones has intensified. Inter are talking to Liverpool.

Inter are starting around €20m [£17.3m], Liverpool want more than €30m [£25.9m], maybe including a sell-on clause and bonuses, so there’s still a big gap between Inter and Liverpool, but the deal is on. Jones has entered the final year of his current contract at Anfield, leaving Liverpool in a vulnerable negotiating position if they fail to cash in now or tie him down to an extension.

As far as Liverpool is concerned, that would mean the door is closed on Curtis leaving this summer. I do think it’s more likely that he will stay at this point based on what’s been said, but I don’t think the door is completely shut because he only has a year left on his contract.” Liverpool hold all the cards regarding their valuation, but Inter’s stubborn stance and Arsenal’s looming presence mean the Curtis Jones saga is far from over.