Liverpool 'irritated' over £35m transfer saga as two bids immediately rejected

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The midfielder is of interest to the Italian giants, but they aren’t willing to match Liverpool’s £35million valuation.It’s claimed Inter have already submitted two bids for the England international, but both have been some way off the asking price. The latest is said to be in the region of £21m, which is said to have frustrated the 20-time English champions.Liverpool are happy to let Jones go, but there’s a feeling that the midfield market is very competitive this summer and Jones at £35m can be considered as fair value.

Meanwhile, Inter appear hellbent on bargaining as much as possible, which could ultimately end with Liverpool pulling the plug on the deal altogether.That’s according to The Times, who state talks have temporarily stopped as Liverpool aren’t interested in entertaining Inter’s current offer. He's got ambitions to be a regular England player.

You look at Scott McTominay (at Napoli) who has gone on to play in Italy and he's been lauded for it."He's actually changed the way people look at him as a footballer, and I think Curtis has got the ability to do that. He's got so much ability to lead and he could play in several different positions."We've seen him play right back at times rolling into midfield which is not ideal for him, but he's shown that he's willing to do it and he's willing to try and he's capable of it."