Curtis Jones 'breakthrough' reached in Liverpool exit transfer talks

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsCurtis JonesLiverpool midfielder Curtis Jones remains linked with a summer move to Inter Milan, with the Italian side having reportedly started talks with the Reds over a possible transferCurtis Jones continues to be linked with a potential transfer exit from Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Bill Barrett/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images))Inter Milan believe it has reached a "breakthrough" in talks to sign Curtis Jones this summer, according to reports, as the Liverpool star continues to be linked with a possible exit.The 25-year-old is now into the final year of his contract at Anfield, and with uncertainty over a potential extension, it's believed the Reds could sanction a transfer to help raise funds before he leaves as a free agent.Jones has made over 200 appearances since breaking into the senior team, making himself a recognizable part of the setup, but without kicking on to grab a consistent place in the team. As the midfielder faces a crossroads in his career, there is a choice to be made over staying at Liverpool to land a regular role or moving elsewhere to try and progress further.Inter Milan's interest is not new, with the club pushing for a deal in January before ultimately returning this summer with a few offers turned down for the academy graduate's services.The Serie A side is still hoping to get a move over the line, with TeamTalk now reporting that a "breakthrough" has been made in an attempt to land Jones.The report states that Inter Milan has a growing belief that the midfielder will now push to join the club this summer, with discussions ongoing over the figures for a potential deal.Intermediaries are believed to be helping in structuring a financial package that could tempt Liverpool into accepting an offer, which is believed to be in the region of $34.5 million.Inter haven't met Liverpool's valuation of Jones(Image: ISI Photos via Getty Images)That may be just short of the Reds' valuation, but the report adds that the Merseyside club may soften its stance on the valuation to help raise funds.It presents a breakthrough for Inter Milan in those talks to get a deal for Jones done, with Liverpool set to be boosted by several returns in the midfield over the coming days.Ryan Gravenberch and Florian Wirtz are once again available in preseason, while injury boosts for Wataru Endo and Stefan Bajcetic means that the midfield is an area that has the most depth for the team.That may help push through a switch for Jones, compared to other areas of the pitch where players continue to attract attention from clubs, but may be forced to stay through necessity.The transfer is far from done, and a fee still has to be agreed before anything else can proceed, but the direction of travel continues to be one that will see the midfielder make a move to Inter in the coming weeks.It remains to be seen how that may impact the rest of Liverpool's transfer business, with talks ongoing for Bradley Barcola, while another midfielder and a right-sided defender could be targeted in the window before it closes.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Curtis JonesLiverpool FC