Andoni Iraola issues hands-off warning to Inter Milan over Curtis Jones

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He’s a local lad, he works hard, and if he stays and plays well, he might even earn himself a new contract.While there have been rumblings that Iraola is also eyeing a move for his former Bournemouth starlet Alex Scott as a potential midfield addition, his public quotes strongly suggest he wants to keep the academy graduate on Merseyside.Unless Inter Milan decides to significantly open their wallets and meet that £35m asking price, it sounds like Iraola is relying on Jones as a key part of his midfield rebuild.The manager wants him to stayLiverpool's new head coach Andoni Iraola, made it very clear that he wants to keep the midfielder around. Just a day before Inter’s second bid came in, Iraola spoke highly of him:Speaking to reporters during an interview on Monday he stated: "I will have the chance to speak with him today.

For me he is a great, great player and I hope he can continue with us and continue performing the way he has been performing.""I rate Curtis very highly. It’s very important he’s Scouse, that he’s from here.

I hope we can keep him, not only for this year, more time."Exclusive: Inter have made a new approach for Curtis Jones through intermediaries. €32m has been floated and rejected out of hand. But if no one pays up, he’ll be staying put.What's next?Word is that Inter Milan is preparing a third bid.