Liverpool reject Inter’s Jones bid and demand €40m as negotiations stall

Inter have had a fresh offer of approximately €25 million rejected by Liverpool for Curtis Jones, with the English club reportedly irritated by the Nerazzurri’s attempt to acquire the midfielder at a price significantly below their valuation.

According to The Times and confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool value Jones at around £35 million, approximately €40 million, and are also seeking a sell-on clause of between 10% and 15% as part of any deal.

The gap between the two clubs’ valuations remains significant, and the negotiations are unlikely to progress quickly at their current respective positions.

Despite the rejection, Inter hold two important cards.

Jones himself wants to leave Liverpool, and new Anfield coach Andoni Iraola has made clear the Englishman does not feature in his plans, preferring to pursue a move for Elliott Anderson, or another top signing, for his midfield.

The combination of the player’s desire to move and his exclusion from Iraola’s project gives Inter confidence that a deal can ultimately be reached, even if the current figures are far apart.

Inter are targeting completion before their pre-season begins in mid-July, giving both clubs a clear deadline to work towards in the coming weeks.