Liverpool Stands Firm as Inter's Latest Curtis Jones Offer Gets Shot Down — What's the Next Move?

Liverpool have reportedly turned down a €25 million (£21.7 million, $28.7 million) offer for Curtis Jones submitted by Inter Milan.

The Serie A title holders' pursuit of the midfielder is no secret, and many anticipated Jones would depart Anfield this summer with his contract entering its final year.

Inter submitted a "verbal offer" for Jones, according to The Athletic. However, the Italian side fell short of Liverpool's asking price, marking their second failed attempt to sign the English midfielder.

The report indicates that Liverpool are seeking approximately €40 million (£34.7 million, $46 million) for Jones—using the fee Tottenham Hotspur paid Atlético Madrid for Conor Gallagher in January as a reference point.

Could Inter Make Another Offer for Jones?

Inter's pursuit of Jones dates back some time, with the club first attempting to sign the versatile midfielder and six-cap England international during the January transfer window.

At that point, a proposed initial loan deal with a purchase option was rejected by Liverpool, though interest has persisted. Gazzetta dello Sport even suggests that Jones himself considers his chapter at Liverpool to be finished.

The Athletic reports that Inter's most recent offer was "instantly rebuffed," with Liverpool determined to hold firm on their valuation, making a transfer agreement appear increasingly unlikely.

Furthermore, it is understood that Liverpool would rather risk losing Jones on a free transfer next summer than sanction a discounted sale this window.

This summer alone, Liverpool have seen Ibrahima Konaté, Andy Robertson, and Mohamed Salah all depart without receiving any transfer fees. Meanwhile, Trent Alexander-Arnold left the club for roughly €10 million ($11.5 million) a year ago as part of a pre-arranged deal to join Real Madrid before his contract ran out.

What Does This Mean for Jones's Future?

With his deal set to run until 2027, this summer is effectively Liverpool's last opportunity to command a significant fee for Jones through a transfer.

The constraints of the Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) make Jones an appealing asset to sell, as his departure—given his academy background—would register as "pure profit" on the club's financial records. That said, it is a rather cold-blooded way to assess a player who carries genuine sentimental value at Liverpool.

The 25-year-old is beloved at Anfield as the first team's sole Scouser, having joined the club at nine years old and progressing through the youth ranks.

Jones has accumulated well over 200 senior appearances since making his debut in 2019, even wearing the captain's armband for his boyhood club on multiple occasions. In terms of his qualities, he is a composed player on the ball who can function effectively across several positions.

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Nevertheless, despite making 49 appearances across all competitions in 2025–26, Jones struggled to cement a regular place in the starting lineup and was frequently deployed as an emergency right back under former head coach Arne Slot. How incoming manager Andoni Iraola intends to use Jones as he looks to rebuild Liverpool following a difficult season remains to be seen.

The Athletic's report also notes that while Liverpool are open to a sale at €40 million, they could revisit contract renewal discussions with the player should he be willing to reduce his wage demands.