Liverpool’s £30m price tag forces Inter Milan to rethink Curtis Jones bid

Liverpool need to secure Curtis Jones as a Scouse talent entering his peak years, especially after limited Premier League minutes and competition from Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai. Retaining him protects the club’s midfield depth and homegrown quota while Inter Milan eyes a Serie A upgrade. Report: Liverpool have turned down a £30m valuation for homegrown midfielder Curtis Jones, telling Inter Milan to return with proper money after rejecting a £27m approach. The club’s stance was made clear in a statement that emphasized the figure’s importance for both parties. According to talkSPORT, Inter Milan’s second approach, worth around £27m through intermediaries, was knocked back after an earlier £21.6m offer was already dismissed as “derisory”. Liverpool’s reaction to both proposals was described as a dismissal “out of hand”, signalling irritation and a hardened valuation. Liverpool’s asking price of £30m reflects Jones’ status as a Scouse talent developed at Anfield, now entering what should be his peak years. The club sees no obvious reason to blink first, given his homegrown status and the replacement cost of a credible Premier League midfielder.

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Andoni Iraola, the new Liverpool head coach, made his feelings obvious, stating: “I rate Curtis very highly. For me, he is a great player. It’s very important he’s Scouse, that he’s from here. I also like the personality.” Most importantly, Iraola added, “I hope we can keep him, not only for this year, more time.” Jones’ playing time last season was limited: he made 16 substitute appearances in the Premier League, scored once and registered two assists across 34 matches, and started only four Champions League games in Europe. Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai were ahead of him in the pecking order. Jermaine Pennant, speaking on talkSPORT’s Inside Liverpool, said: “I just think sometimes you just need continuity to get into a regular rhythm to get your confidence up. For some reason, he doesn’t get the same chances that the others get.” Still, Liverpool are in no rush to sell. The report adds that Liverpool would even be comfortable letting Jones’ contract run down and allowing him to leave on a free next summer rather than accepting a cut‑price deal now. That stance underscores the club’s belief that a homegrown midfielder should not be sold below value. In the broader market, a £30m fee for a homegrown midfielder with top‑level experience is seen as reasonable, especially when Serie A clubs are tracking the player. Inter’s offers of £21.6m and £27m fell short, and Liverpool’s firm reply highlights the premium placed on Premier League talent. Photo: IMAGO