Liverpool transfer news as Curtis Jones 'agreement' reached amid $46M Man Utd race

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Liverpool transfer news as Curtis Jones is reportedly growing closer to an exit from Anfield, while the Reds are said to be rivaling Manchester United for a $46M midfielderCurtis Jones has been heavily linked with a move away from Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)It’s all change at Liverpool this summer - although there is still little sign of any more incomings at Anfield.A hectic week has seen reports of an expected departure for sporting director Richard Hughes, while FSG’s CEO of Football Michael Edwards made his exit on Friday, raising questions about Liverpool’s current structure.The club has insisted it’s still business as usual as Hughes continues to work on adding to Andoni Iraola’s squad, but other than Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz, the Reds’ new boss looks as though he may be starting pre-season with much of the same side as last season - with the possibility that another player could be heading for the exit door.Here is the Liverpool.com verdict on the transfer gossip to emerge around the Reds today.Curtis Jones (Liverpool)Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport (via Sport Witness) claims Curtis Jones is growing closer to a move to Nottingham Forest, with Liverpool said to have reached an agreement with its Premier League rival.No potential fee is mentioned, although the Reds have already knocked back bids from Inter Milan this summer after they fell well below their $47 million valuation.Forest does of course have a new manager in place now in Oliver Glasner, and will be looking for a replacement for Elliot Anderson as he makes his way to Manchester City.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.Liverpool.com says: It's hard to know exactly what the best solution is right now for Jones.

Clearly, there's going to be a clean slate at Liverpool this summer, but then the Reds are likely to want to sign a new midfielder anyway, which could further harm his chances of nailing down a regular spot in the team.A move away is just as complicated though. Inter doesn't look prepared to cough up the money, while you'd imagine Liverpool would be a little reluctant to let him go to another Premier League side.

With just one year left on his contract, it definitely feels like he's already on the road to leaving Anfield at some point though.Joao Gomes (Wolves)Liverpool has made contact with Wolves about a possible deal for Joao Gomes, according to Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte.It's claimed that both the Reds and Manchester United have made an approach to find out more about the cost and structure of a potential transfer, with Atletico Madrid having reportedly pulled the plug on a deal for the midfielder.Joao Gomes looks set to be available this summer(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)Gomes had looked set to complete a $46 million (€40M) move to the Spanish capital, only for a disagreement with his agent Jorge Mendes leading Atletico to turn to Sporting CP star Morten Hjulmand instead.Liverpool.com says: Liverpool has had some joy picking up players from relegated sides in the past, and Gomes would be one of the more attractive prospects to nab from Wolves, Burnley or West Ham this summer.The Reds need a new midfielder, and that price tag is certainly not off-putting considering current market. The Brazilian is certainly worth a look, although there will be some doubts about whether he's at the quality Liverpool should be looking for.