Liverpool 'swap deal talks involving Curtis Jones' as Arne Slot axing risks transfer collapse
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SportFootballLiverpool FC transfer newsLiverpool are reportedly in talks with Inter Milan over a swap involving Curtis Jones, but Arne Slot's exit could have an impact on whether a deal goes throughLiverpool are claimed to have floated the idea of signing Denzel Dumfries during talks that could have seen Curtis Jones move in the other direction to Inter Milan. However, Arne Slot's recent departure from Anfield could impact that potential deal materialising.Inter have been pursuing Jones ahead of the summer transfer window, with the Liverpool star now in the final 12 months of his existing deal.
However, the Serie A giants are finding it difficult to match Liverpool's asking price for the midfielder, who has established himself as a regular starter after coming through the Anfield academy.Reports last week suggested there was a significant gap between the two parties in negotiations, with Inter looking to secure additional funding before potentially attempting to reach an agreement again in July.Gazzetta dello Sport suggest that Liverpool then put forward the prospect of including Dumfries in discussions for Jones given the disparity between the two clubs' valuations.The report claims that Liverpool rate the 25-year-old midfielder at €30million (£25.9m) - approximately €10m (£8.6m) beyond what Inter can currently afford.Dumfries has been linked with Liverpool in the past, and the report suggests that their interest to the wing-back remains strong even following Slot's exit on Saturday.Reports indicate the 30-year-old has a €25m (£21.6m) release clause included in his contract, although it remains uncertain whether either club intends to continue with negotiations for the respective players.However, it's also been suggested that Dumfries is a fan of Slot, so it remains to be seen if the Netherlands international would want to move to Liverpool following a change in manager.Should Liverpool press forward with a bid to bring Dumfries to Anfield in the coming weeks, though, he could potentially become the first signing of the Andoni Iraola era.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageThe departing Bournemouth manager has swiftly emerged as the overwhelming frontrunner to replace Slot, having put talks with Crystal Palace on hold.He is expected to enter discussions with Liverpool this week, with the Reds eager to conclude an appointment before the World Cup gets under way on June 11.Iraola has earned widespread acclaim for the work he delivered on the south coast, leaving Bournemouth having secured European football through a sixth-place Premier League finish — the highest in the club's history.Should Liverpool cast their net wider in the search for a new head coach, Stuttgart boss Sebastian Hoeness and Lens manager Pierre Sage have also been listed as potential candidates for the job.Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCCurtis JonesArne SlotLiverpool FC transfer news