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Curtis Jones appears to have made up his mind to leave Liverpool this summer. Recent reports claimed the academy graduate has declined an opportunity to extend his stay at Anfield. With his current contract running until the summer of 2027, the England midfielder is now being linked with a potential move to Serie A champions Inter Milan during the current transfer window.
Having spent his entire professional career at Liverpool, Jones has developed into a dependable first-team player since coming out of the Reds academy. The 25-year-old has made 228 senior appearances, scoring 22 goals and providing 25 assists while helping the Reds win two Premier League titles, one FA Cup and two EFL Cups.
Why did Curtis Jones reject Liverpool contract?
According to reports from Italy, Curtis Jones has decided against signing a new Liverpool contract despite interest from manager Andoni Iraola in keeping him at the Merseyside club. The midfielder is believed to be focused on a new challenge, with Inter Milan emerging as his preferred destination.
Liverpool reportedly value Jones at around €40 million (£34.2 million), a figure that has complicated negotiations with the Italian side. Sources also claimed that Jones has already turned down interest from Premier League side Nottingham Forest, indicating his priority is a move outside England.
His future has also attracted attention following a recent incident during Liverpool’s 1-0 pre-season victory over Wrexham. After the final whistle, Jones was involved in a heated exchange with teammates Dominik Szoboszlai and Kostas Tsimikas. The controversial incident unfolded as the Liverpool squad acknowledged supporters on the pitch.
Will Curtis Jones join Inter Milan?
Inter Milan remain interested in signing Jones, but Liverpool’s asking price is currently the biggest obstacle to completing the transfer. The Serie A club are reportedly exploring ways to reduce the overall cost, while Liverpool are understood to be holding firm on their valuation.
With two years still remaining on his contract, Liverpool are under no immediate pressure to sell. However, if Jones remains committed to leaving and Inter continue their pursuit, discussions between the clubs could intensify before the summer transfer window closes.
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