Report: Inter set to make move for £34m Liverpool star

Report: Inter set to make move for £34m Liverpool star Liverpool’s Curtis Jones Draws Inter Interest as Inter Weigh Luis Henrique Sale Inter are actively exploring a move for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, with Corriere dello Sport reporting that the Serie A side may need to sell Luis Henrique first to create the financial room required. The Italian club’s midfield planning has shifted in recent days. Davide Frattesi’s situation has opened space in the squad, but the structure of that deal has not delivered the immediate funds Inter had initially hoped for. That appears to have increased the urgency around raising further cash before making their full push for Jones. Photo IMAGO Inter transfer plan centres on Curtis Jones Jones is described as a player specifically wanted by Cristian Chivu, and that alone gives this story weight. Inter’s recruitment work seems clear, they see the Liverpool midfielder as a serious target rather than a passing market opportunity. The key issue is price. Liverpool’s stance has reportedly been firm for much of the window, with an asking price of €40 million attached to a player whose contract runs until 2027. However, the report suggests there has now been some softening in that position. Inter believe time in the market could work in their favour, especially if Liverpool become more conscious of protecting value before the final stretch of the window. Even so, the expectation from Italy is that any eventual deal would be difficult to complete below €35 million. For Inter, then, the aim is straightforward, stay under €40 million and improve liquidity before formalising the attempt. Luis Henrique sale could unlock Liverpool talks That is where Luis Henrique comes into the picture. Roma have already been in discussions over the Brazilian, with his overall valuation set at around €30 million including bonuses. Yet the formula remains unresolved, and Roma are currently prioritising their attacking department. Inter, for their part, appear open to accelerating an exit if it helps bring clarity to the Jones pursuit. There is also mention of movement from England, which could prove important. If additional interest develops, Inter may feel they can secure a cleaner sale and move more decisively for the Liverpool man. From Liverpool’s perspective, this is one to watch rather than one to panic over. Jones remains a highly regarded academy product, homegrown, tactically intelligent and capable of filling several midfield roles. Those qualities naturally make him attractive in a market where versatility carries a premium. Photo: IMAGO Pio Esposito talks show wider Inter strategy Alongside their work on incoming business, Inter are also moving to protect the future of Pio Esposito. Fresh talks have taken place over a contract extension, with the young forward already tied to the club until 2030. The proposed new agreement would only add a single year, but the major development is a salary rise that could take his package to €3 million per season through bonuses. That underlines Inter’s broader approach this summer, balancing immediate squad needs with long-term asset protection. Jones fits the first category, Esposito very much the second. Our View From a Liverpool point of view, this report feels believable without yet looking especially alarming. Jones is good enough to attract clubs of Inter’s stature, and any market that values technical midfielders was always likely to produce interest. Supporters will probably be unsurprised by that. The real question is whether Liverpool should even entertain it. At €35 million to €40 million, there is a conversation to be had in pure business terms, but football decisions are rarely that neat. Jones gives you squad depth, tactical flexibility and a player who understands the club inside out. He also counts towards homegrown requirements, which matters more than many fans like to admit. There is also the timing. Liverpool are under a new era with Andoni Iraola now in charge, and this is hardly the moment to strip out useful, trusted options unless there is a very clear upgrade lined up. Selling Jones late in the window for a fee that Inter are trying to negotiate down would feel like a compromise rather than a plan. Most Liverpool fans would likely view this as interest that flatters the player but does not yet justify a sale. Unless the money rises meaningfully, or Jones himself pushes for a move, the sensible outcome looks obvious, keep him and let the new head coach decide how central he can become.