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Liverpool Stand Firm on Curtis Jones Amid Inter Milan Interest

Liverpool’s late window has taken on a familiar tone, calm on the surface, busy beneath, with Curtis Jones at the centre of fresh speculation. Reports of Inter Milan circling for the 25 year old midfielder have stirred conversation, yet the response from Anfield has been swift and decisive. Liverpool, according to TeamTalk, have “rebuffed an approach” and made it clear that Jones will not be allowed to leave.

That clarity matters. In a season moving towards its decisive months, squad stability carries value that often outweighs short term financial temptation. Inter’s proposal, described by Fabrizio Romano as a six month loan with an option to buy worth €40m, suggests serious intent, but also a structure that benefits the buyer more than the seller. For Liverpool, there is limited incentive in that arrangement.

Slot Plans and Squad Trust

Arne Slot’s project still feels in construction, even if results fluctuate. Jones occupies a useful role within that framework, trusted to carry the ball, retain possession, and connect phases of play. Club sources insist he remains “an important squad member”, a phrase that signals more than politeness. It points to a manager who values tactical familiarity and internal solutions.

Jones himself was said to be “intrigued” by Inter’s interest. That is understandable. Inter represent prestige, European football, and a different tactical education. Yet intrigue does not equal intent, and Liverpool’s stance removes the decision from drifting too far.

Inter Ripple Effect Across Market

This story stretches beyond Merseyside. Inter’s pursuit of Jones emerged as they worked to sell Davide Frattesi to Nottingham Forest. Forest, ambitious and active, have pushed for a loan with an option near £35m. Inter, though, will not finalise that exit without a replacement, hence the Jones enquiry.

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From a Liverpool fan perspective, this report feels reassuring. Jones has grown into a dependable option, not always spectacular, but often reliable. In a long season, those players matter. Letting him go on a loan with an option to buy could have looked like smart accounting, but it might also have left Slot short in midfield during key moments.

Keeping Jones signals trust in academy developed talent. Supporters connect with players who understand the club’s culture, and Jones fits that description. One might argue that a €40m option sounds attractive, yet replacing a homegrown, tactically flexible midfielder in January rarely proves simple.

Fans may also read this as a hint about Liverpool’s priorities. If the club truly see their business as complete, then improvement must come from coaching and structure. That places more spotlight on Slot and his staff to maximise what they have.