How much Liverpool could sell Curtis Jones for as Inter prepare to hand Reds pure profit
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Curtis Jones is likely to be entering the final weeks of his 15-year career with Liverpool as the Reds prepare to move him on this summer.Jones has played more than 220 times for Liverpool since breaking through from the academy in 2018, but with his opportunities becoming limited under Arne Slot – and his contract expiring in 2027 – an exit is now on the cards.Journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed once again on Thursday evening that a move to Inter Milan is in the pipeline, but will depend on Liverpool’s asking price. So, as the Reds look to bank a pure profit on Jones, how much could that really be?
What’s stopping Liverpool from posting another BIG win at Old Trafford on Sunday? Tell us your score prediction 🔮 Photo Credit: Getty Images/Michael Regan Liverpool cannot expect more than £35m for JonesGiven his age, experience and quality, in an ordinary market Jones could be priced anywhere between £40-60m, perhaps even more.However, his contract situation means that Liverpool are under pressure to sell him this summer if they do not plan on extending his agreement.Given his status as an academy graduate, Jones’ sale would be especially helpful to Liverpool’s finances, allowing them to bank the full amount of his transfer fee.As a result, they really can’t allow the 25-year-old to head into the final year of his deal and potentially leave on a free transfer.Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Former Liverpool player claims Xabi Alonso has now agreed to take a mystery job next seasonThat will mean fans lowering their expectations of the eventual fee, and it surely makes it unlikely that Liverpool could ask for more than around £30-35m for Jones.Less than that would feel far too cheap, but with buying clubs clearly aware that the Reds will need to sell, there is a danger that they have to drop into the £20-30m range as well.Low transfer fee set to anger supportersWith Liverpool very much losing their identity this season, and fans’ connection to the players representing them weakening, many are angry at the prospect of Jones leaving.If he is to go, however, a hefty transfer fee would help to appease that anger, with Liverpool at least able to reinvest the money back into improving their midfield further.
What should Liverpool do with Curtis Jones? His contract expires in 2027 ❌ Credit: Gerrit van Keulen/Soccrates/Getty Images Should Jones leave for £35m or below, though, that frustration will not be abated.Instead, it will only add to the feeling from supporters that many inside Liverpool’s recruitment team – and Slot himself – have little to no idea what they are doing.There is a very persuasive argument that Jones is not in Liverpool’s best XI, and that the best he can hope for moving forward is a permanent squad role, but there are plenty who believe he is destined for far more.In reality, the end of the road feels like it is approaching, and though the Reds should really be getting more for a player they nurtured and raised, this is likely to go down as another underwhelming and angering move from Liverpool in the transfer market.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox