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Curtis Jones Exit Talk Grows as Inter Milan Push Liverpool

Curtis Jones’ Liverpool future looks increasingly uncertain, and the latest Media Matters podcast on Anfield Index gave the clearest indication yet that this could be the summer he leaves Anfield.

Speaking to Dave Davis, David Lynch discussed Inter Milan’s interest in the midfielder, who has just one year remaining on his contract. With talks over a new deal stalled and Liverpool unimpressed by Inter’s current offer, the situation now feels like a negotiation waiting for one side to move.

Jones Still Keen on Inter Move

Lynch’s reading of the situation was blunt. He believes the arrival of Andoni Iraola has not changed Jones’ thinking.

“I think this is kind of confirmation that there’s not.”

That was in response to the question of whether there could be a U-turn now that Arne Slot has gone and Iraola has arrived.

Lynch added:

“I think the player’s still very keen to go to Inter despite that.”

That matters. This does not appear to be a case of Liverpool pushing out a homegrown player purely for profit. It sounds more like Jones sees Serie A as a fresh start, with Lynch noting:

“I think he wants a new start and wants to try that out.”

Liverpool Irritated by Inter Offer

Dave Davis referenced Paul Joyce’s reporting that Liverpool were irritated by Inter’s latest low offer, with the bid discussed at around €25 million, roughly £21.6 million.

Lynch agreed that the numbers remain short of Liverpool’s valuation.

“Clearly they’re nowhere near.”

Yet he also suggested a deal remains possible if Inter improve their position.

“There’s probably a compromise to be had here.”

Liverpool’s challenge is obvious. Jones has one year left on his deal, so the club’s leverage is limited. Even so, Lynch believes the Reds are right not to accept a cut-price deal.

“I do feel like Liverpool are getting kind of low-balled.”

He added:

“Even if we got thirty million I still don’t think it would be enough with some of the prices that we’ve seen.”

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Contract Situation Shapes Everything

The contract clock is now central to the story. Dave Davis noted that Liverpool would rather risk losing Jones for nothing next summer than accept a poor fee, but Lynch viewed that as part of the public negotiating dance.

“It’s clearly a position.”

He then went further:

“I think they are willing to sanction a sale. Well, they are. I know they are willing to sanction a sale.”

That is the key line. Liverpool are not desperate, but they are open. The fee has to be acceptable, and Inter must move closer to the figure Liverpool want.

As Lynch put it:

“It’s got to be on our terms.”

Italy Move Appeals to Jones

One interesting detail from the podcast was why Jones may prefer Inter over another Premier League club. Lynch suggested the move is not simply about leaving Liverpool.

“I get the impression it really appeals to go to another league and try something new entirely.”

He also mentioned that Jones has been asking Federico Chiesa about life in Italy.

“I think it’s the lifestyle change and that that really appeals rather than just kind of getting out.”

For Liverpool, that may be frustrating. A Premier League buyer would likely pay more, but if Jones wants Inter, the market narrows.

The expectation from Lynch was clear enough. If Inter find the extra money, the transfer should move quickly.

“If they do, then this deal should get wrapped up pretty quickly.”

For now, Curtis Jones remains a Liverpool player. But with one year left on his contract, Inter Milan pushing, and Liverpool open to a sale at the right price, this feels like a transfer story moving steadily towards an exit.