Inter Milan have reached an agreement with Liverpool to sign midfielder Curtis Jones for a fee of £30m, according to sources close to the deal. The 24-year-old is expected to travel to Italy in the coming days to undergo a medical and finalise personal terms, with the transfer window set to close next week.
Deal Structure and Negotiations
The £30m fee represents a significant return for Liverpool, who had initially valued Jones at around £35m earlier in the summer. Negotiations between the two clubs intensified over the past 48 hours, with Inter’s sporting director Piero Ausilio playing a key role in securing the agreement. The Serie A side had been monitoring Jones for several months, viewing him as a versatile addition to their midfield.
Jones, who came through Liverpool’s academy, made 32 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring three goals and providing two assists. His contract at Anfield was set to expire in 2027, but Liverpool’s recent midfield reinforcements, including the signing of Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister, had reduced his playing time.
Player’s Career and Impact
Jones made his senior debut for Liverpool in 2019 and went on to make 142 appearances for the club, scoring 16 goals and winning the Premier League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup. He was also a key member of England’s under-21 squad that won the European Championship in 2023. According to a source close to the player, Jones is “excited by the prospect of playing in Serie A and testing himself in a new league.”
Inter manager Simone Inzaghi has been eager to add depth to his midfield after losing Henrikh Mkhitaryan to a long-term injury earlier this month. Jones is expected to compete for a starting role alongside Nicolò Barella and Hakan Çalhanoğlu, providing creativity and energy in the centre of the park.
Transfer Window Implications
For Liverpool, the sale of Jones provides additional funds to pursue other targets before the window closes. The club has been linked with a move for a defensive midfielder, with Southampton’s Romeo Lavia and Crystal Palace’s Cheick Doucouré among the names mentioned. The £30m fee also helps Liverpool balance their books after a summer of significant spending.
Inter, meanwhile, have been one of the most active clubs in the transfer market, having already signed Marcus Thuram, Davide Frattesi, and Yann Sommer. The addition of Jones is seen as a statement of intent as they look to defend their Serie A title and make a deep run in the Champions League. The deal is expected to be completed within the next 48 hours, subject to the medical and final paperwork.
