Paul Joyce: Liverpool set Curtis Jones fee for Inter Milan

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Curtis Jones to Inter Milan is a distinct possibility this summer with Paul Joyce now providing the latest on the potential deal. Image Credits: Imago ImagesLiverpool finds themselves at a familiar crossroads this summer — watching a homegrown talent edge closer to the exit door.Curtis Jones is firmly in Inter Milan’s sights.

With just one year remaining on his contract at Anfield, the clock is ticking loudly.The situation carries an uncomfortable echo of Ibrahima Konate, who is now set to depart Merseyside on a free transfer this summer after the club failed to tie him down to a new deal.The fear now is that Jones could follow a similar path – running his contract down and walking away for nothing in 2027, leaving Liverpool with no return on a player they have developed since his teenage years.Inter Milan first came calling in January, tabling a loan move for the midfielder that was rejected.Now, with the summer window open, the Serie A champions have returned with renewed intent – and this time with an offer on the table. According to reports from Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Inter submitted a €20 million bid for Jones that was rejected.Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes reportedly travelled to Monte Carlo this week for a face-to-face meeting with Inter’s director Piero Ausilio, with Jones the headline topic of discussion.

While no agreement was reached, reports from Di Marzio suggest the two clubs are continuing to work towards finding a solution ahead of further meetings.The Times’ Paul Joyce has now weighed in with the key detail that Liverpool want £35m for Jones – a figure Inter don’t agree on:“Curtis Jones is wanted by Inter Milan, with Liverpool seeking about £35m. Inter value Jones at significantly less than that,” he wrote.Liverpool cannot afford another Konate situation – but they equally cannot afford to sell a 25-year-old in his prime for a knockdown fee.With the clock ticking on his contract, the ball is very much in the Anfield club’s court.