Details of Richard Hughes’ Monte Carlo meeting with Inter Milan transfer chief emerge

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Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes has been in Monte Carlo discussing the future of Curtis Jones.The midfielder is under contract at Anfield until 2027, but speculation around Jones’ future has been rife for much of 2026.Inter Milan continue to be linked with the Englishman, and a potential transfer has moved closer following Hughes’ recent trip. What would you do with Curtis Jones this summer?

Getty IDs: 2272039966 Liverpool and Inter Milan in talks over Curtis JonesGianluca Di Marzio has now shared that the Liverpool chief met with Inter’s sporting director Piero Ausilio to discuss the transfer market.Among the names mentioned was Jones, whom it is thought Liverpool would be open to moving on this summer.An agreement is not close, but the Monte Carlo trip is said to have made the transfer more possible.Di Marzio explained: “Following direct contact between the two clubs, the possibility of a Curtis Jones transfer is more than a possibility and goes beyond a simple idea: a definitive agreement hasn’t been reached yet , but Inter and Liverpool are continuing to work to find a solution in the upcoming meetings.” What are your thoughts on Souness calling Salah ‘selfish’ for the way he acted in 25/26? 🤔 How will Liverpool replace Curtis Jones?With Jones seemingly taking a step towards leaving Liverpool this summer, Arne Slot’s midfield department will lack serious depth.Outside of Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister, Wataru Endo would be the only natural, senior cover.Youngster Trey Nyoni could, and probably should, be handed more minutes once 2026/27 gets underway.However, even before Jones leaves, it is clear that midfield reinforcements are needed, and the Reds are looking.Adam Wharton is thought to be a ‘dream’ Liverpool target, but he could command a fee somewhere in the region of £80m.Aside from the Crystal Palace ace, Kees Smit and Archie Gray were also mentioned as possible targets for the Merseyside outfit.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox