Fabrizio Romano: Liverpool Accept €35m Midfielder Deal With Inter Milan

Fabrizio Romano: Liverpool Accept €35m Midfielder Deal With Inter Milan Inter Milan Reach Agreement With Liverpool for Curtis Jones Curtis Jones appears to be closing in on the end of his Liverpool career, with Inter Milan reportedly reaching an agreement to sign the midfielder. According to Fabrizio Romano , a verbal agreement has now been struck between Liverpool and Inter over a package worth €35 million, with Jones also agreeing terms with the Serie A club. The 25 year old is now expected to undergo a medical as the transfer progresses towards completion. Inter Milan Move Closer to Jones Signing Inter’s pursuit of Jones has developed throughout the summer, with the Italian champions identifying the Liverpool academy graduate as a priority midfield target. Romano had reported on August 16 that another Inter bid was anticipated and that Jones wanted the move, leaving the outcome dependent on negotiations between the clubs. Liverpool had previously rejected approaches from Inter. Reports earlier in the window suggested the Reds valued Jones at around £35 million, particularly given his Premier League experience and standing within the squad. That position appears to have softened as negotiations have progressed. Liverpool Accept €35m Package The reported €35m agreement represents a significant development, particularly given the contractual situation surrounding Jones. His Liverpool deal is due to expire in 2027, meaning the club faced the prospect of entering the season with one of their more valuable homegrown players only months away from being able to discuss a free transfer abroad. Previous reporting suggested Liverpool had sought a figure closer to €40m, while Inter had continued to push towards a deal around the €35m mark. That difference now appears to have been resolved, according to Romano’s latest information. From a Liverpool perspective, the decision appears grounded in the player’s contractual position and his desire to move. Jones has found regular first team football difficult to secure consistently, despite accumulating considerable experience at both domestic and European level. Iraola Faces Midfield Decision Jones leaving would also remove another established option from Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool squad shortly before the start of the Premier League campaign. His technical security, ability to receive possession under pressure and experience across several midfield roles have provided Liverpool with useful depth. Whether Liverpool subsequently enter the market for another midfielder will now become an obvious question. The immediate priority, however, appears to be completing Jones’ transfer. With a club agreement reportedly reached, personal terms settled and a medical expected, his long association with Liverpool could soon be approaching its conclusion. Our View – Anfield Index Analysis There is a strange feeling about this one from a Liverpool supporter’s perspective. You can understand why Liverpool have eventually accepted a deal. Jones has entered the final year of his contract, Inter have maintained their interest and the player reportedly wants the move. Allowing another valuable player to approach a free transfer would create another difficult situation for the club. The €35m figure still feels slightly uncomfortable. Jones is 25, homegrown, Premier League proven and capable of playing several midfield roles. Liverpool previously valued him more highly, and reports earlier this summer indicated they wanted around £35m. Seeing that position reduced inevitably leaves you wondering whether Inter have ultimately secured a very good deal. There is also the squad question. Iraola is beginning a new era at Liverpool and losing an experienced midfielder immediately before competitive football begins reduces his options. Jones has rarely established himself as an automatic starter, though his versatility has regularly made him useful across a long season. Part of me can see why Liverpool are cashing in now. Another part wonders whether we will look back at €35m and feel that Inter got considerably more value from the deal than Liverpool did. Much depends on what happens next. If Liverpool reinvest and strengthen Iraola’s midfield, the decision becomes easier to understand. If Jones departs without being replaced, supporters will have every reason to question whether accepting this price was the right call.