Curtis Jones is back in the middle of a summer decision Liverpool cannot ignore. He has one year left on his contract, the club are expected to demand £35 million, and he has already been called upon in 48 different matches this season. Inter have renewed their interest, which turns this from background noise into a genuine squad call.
Why Liverpool may cash in
The numbers explain why this is being discussed at all. Jones has made 33 Premier League appearances this season, logged 1,874 Premier League minutes and produced only two goal contributions in the league. That is a useful player, but not one whose output makes a sale unthinkable if Liverpool decide the fee is right.
His rating numbers do not scream untouchable either. Jones is on 6.82 in the Premier League and 6.78 in the Champions League, which points to steady use rather than a breakout season that would push Liverpool into automatic renewal talks.
The club’s wider picture matters too. Mohamed Salah’s call to recover their identity underlines the mood around Liverpool, and a homegrown midfielder with one year left is exactly the sort of asset that gets pulled into that discussion.
Inter’s interest gives the story some weight
Inter being back in the frame is what makes this feel more than routine contract chatter. They are top of Serie A, so they can pitch a summer move from a strong position, and Jones has enough profile to make sense as a target if Liverpool are willing to listen.
There is also a broader reshuffle element around the deal. Reports have linked Jones to a possible route that could help Liverpool solve their right-back situation and bring Denzel Dumfries the other way, although the fee picture is not settled. The Liverpool Echo says Dumfries has a £22 million release clause, while TEAMtalk put the figure at just over £20 million and CaughtOffside reported around £21.8 million.
Jones himself has previously spoken about Liverpool's measured approach, saying, “we’re not in a rush to attack.” That sounds a long way from a player forcing his way into the core of the side, and it is another reason the club may view this as a saleable summer asset rather than a figure they must protect at all costs.
The key point is simple enough. Liverpool are not being pushed into selling by one bad week or one stray rumour, but by a contract running down, a £35 million valuation and interest that has not gone away. If Inter keep pushing, the club will have a serious decision to make before the window settles.
Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 5 outlets. How we work →
