Nottingham Forest join Inter Milan in the race to sign Liverpool star Curtis Jones | OneFootball

Nottingham Forest have entered the race to sign Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones as they look to strengthen their options in the middle of the park for the new season.

The Liverpool star is attracting interest from the Tricky Trees as they scour for Elliot Anderson’s replacement.

With Jones being linked with an exit from Anfield this summer, the Europa League semi-finalists have made him one of the club’s leading midfield targets.

Liverpool are aware of the interest, although any deal will not come cheaply. The Reds reportedly value the academy graduate at around £40 million.

Forest are yet to indicate whether they are willing to match that asking price, particularly after Inter Milan recently saw an opening offer worth £21.5 million dismissed.

Liverpool are under no pressure to sell Jones, whom former Reds boss Jurgen Klopp praised for his ‘immense skillset‘. The German said it is a joy to watch him.

The Merseyside club remain happy to keep Jones unless their valuation is met, underlining how highly Andoni Iraola’s side rate the 24-year-old.

Jones is entering the final year of his current contract, which naturally raises questions over his long-term future.

However, Liverpool have not ruled out opening discussions over an extension should he remain at Anfield beyond this summer.

From Liverpool’s perspective, a £40 million sale would undoubtedly provide a welcome boost towards funding another defensive midfielder.

Strengthening the No. 6 position has been discussed throughout the window, and cash generated from Jones’ departure could help accelerate that pursuit.

Even so, Liverpool should not be too eager to cash in. Jones remains one of the squad’s most dependable midfielders.

He is capable of playing in multiple roles while offering composure in possession, tactical discipline and homegrown status.

He may not always command headlines, but his consistency and understanding of the club’s demands make him an excellent squad option.

Unless Forest meet Liverpool’s full valuation, retaining Jones could ultimately prove more beneficial than banking the transfer fee.