Inter Milan plans €30 million bid for Liverpool's Curtis Jones before deadline

Inter Milan is preparing a renewed bid for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones as the Serie A giants look to strengthen their midfield for the 2025‑26 season. Sources say the club will make a formal offer to Liverpool before the transfer window closes on 31 August, following a brief pause that left the player’s future uncertain. Jones, 23, has been a regular starter for Liverpool’s first team since joining the club in 2022, and his pace, work rate and ability to contribute both defensively and offensively have made him a key part of the squad.

The move comes at a time when Inter are pushing to return to the top of Italian football and the Champions League after a three‑year absence. The club has already made high‑profile signings, including the acquisition of striker Lautaro Martinez and the return of midfielder Ivan Rakitic. Adding a young, proven midfielder like Jones would give Inter depth and flexibility in the center of the pitch, especially as they prepare to face both domestic rivals and European opposition. Liverpool, meanwhile, are looking to refresh their midfield after a season of injuries and inconsistent form. Jones’s contract is set to run until 2028, and the club is reportedly open to a transfer that would allow them to reinvest in new talent.

Financially, Inter’s offer is expected to be in the €25‑30 million range, with a potential add‑on of up to €5 million based on performance clauses. Liverpool’s sporting director, Andrew Kirkby, has said the club is “open to a fair market offer” but will consider the player’s contribution to the team. Inter’s sporting director, Daniele Bianchi, has hinted that the club will present a “competitive package” that respects the player’s value. Other clubs, including Paris Saint‑Germain and Real Madrid, have reportedly shown interest, but Inter’s recent success in the Champions League and the presence of a strong managerial team under Simone Zaza give them an edge.

If the deal goes through, Jones would move to the San Siro for the 2025‑26 season, joining a squad that has already shown it can compete at the highest level. Liverpool would then need to decide whether to keep him, loan him out, or pursue other midfield options. The outcome will have implications for both clubs: Inter will add a young, versatile midfielder to a squad already poised for a title push, while Liverpool will either lose a key player or use the transfer fee to address gaps elsewhere in the team. The next few days will see the two clubs confirm whether the negotiations have reached a final agreement.