Curtis Jones’ chances of staying on Merseyside are seriously increasing, and for Liverpool fans who want him to stick around, that’s massive. The 25-year-old midfielder, fresh off winning a second Premier League title in the 2024/25 season, had everyone thinking he was out the door. But the latest transfer drama is flipping the script in a major way.
The Contract Saga & Inter’s €40m Play
Remember when Jones signed his last deal back in 2022 under Jurgen Klopp? That contract, running until summer 2027, basically reflected his status as a squad player, a rotation option. Fast forward a bit, and man, has he ever grown in importance! He’s been a key piece, even snagging another Premier League title. But here’s the rub: Liverpool hasn’t been willing or able to meet his demands for a new deal. That sparked all the talk he’d be sold this summer, especially since this is Liverpool’s last real shot to cash in on the homegrown talent before he walks for free in 2027. Inter Milan jumped in hard, negotiating for the Scouse playmaker. But they’ve stubbornly refused to hit Richard Hughes’ €40m asking price. If the Nerazzurri don’t get their act together, they risk losing Jones, who also has Galatasaray and Juventus eyeing him up.
Forest Out, Inter Alone In The Hunt
Now for some more good news if you’re hoping Jones stays. Nottingham Forest had some Premier League interest brewing, but let’s be real, him swapping Anfield for the City Ground always felt like a long shot. Well, Football Insider is reporting that the Tricky Trees don’t even see Jones as a transfer priority anymore. Oliver Glasner’s side has already pulled off a smart free deal for Xaver Schlager and they’re busy testing Tottenham over Lucas Bergvall. So, with Forest out of the picture, it really looks like Inter are the only genuine contenders for Jones’ signature. And they’re clearly struggling to hit that valuation. This all points to one thing: the likelihood of Curtis Jones staying right here on Merseyside is climbing.
So, what’s next? If Inter’s bid doesn’t materialize, we could absolutely see Jones stay beyond the September 1 window closing. And get this, he might even sign a new contract if he proves himself to new head coach Andoni Iraola. Fingers crossed we see him balling out in red for a long time to come!
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