Inter: ‘Realistic’ on Jones, Camavinga and Solet problems | OneFootball

Inter CEO Piero Ausilio admits there is ‘a big gap’ with Liverpool’s valuation of Curtis Jones, while going cold on Oumar Solet and Eduardo Camavinga. ‘We have to be realistic.’

The Nerazzurri chief was speaking at an event in Rimini this evening to mark the opening of the Serie A transfer market, so held several different interviews.

You can read more of his comments here on missing out for Marco Palestra to Chelsea.

Inter struggling to get deals done

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – MAY 24: Curtis Jones of Liverpool warms up ahead of the Premier League match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield on May 24, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas/Getty Images)

It is no secret that Inter are pursuing Liverpool midfielder Jones, but even though his contract only runs to June 2027, the price-tag is not dropping below €40m.

“I never denied our interest in this player, we had also tried for him in January, but I must also be equally honest here and say he’s a player with characteristics we’d like, but at this moment there is a big gap between our valuation and that of Liverpool,” said Ausilio.

“Seeing as he is a Liverpool player, they have every right to ask what they want, but we too have the right to say if we accept or not. At this moment, I can say it is a very difficult operation to see through to the end.”

The proposal for Jones is around €25m, a massive difference from the €40m that Liverpool are asking for.

epa11999758 Udinese’s defender Oumar Solet in action during the Italian Serie A soccer match between FC Inter and Udinese at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, Italy, 30 March 2025. EPA-EFE/ROBERTO BREGANI

Meanwhile, the Inter chief warned that some of the other rumoured deals are also a very long way from completion, including the push for Udinese defender Solet.

“Solet, like many other players, can be an opportunity, but he is not the only one. Besides, I am by no means certain he can be the right one for us, let’s just calmly see what the transfer market brings, but we are in no rush and can begin pre-season with the squad we have.

“We do intend to sign two new defenders, though.”

What Ausilio did confirm was that there was “absolutely no interest” in Roma midfielder Niccolò Pisilli.

When asked about Real Madrid midfielder Camavinga, Ausilio let out a sigh of frustration.

“We must be realistic, there are some players who can be taken into consideration, and others who cannot. We know Camavinga’s transfer value and his salary, so it is not feasible.”