Liverpool’s Curtis Jones asking price becomes clearer as suggested fee knocked back

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Curtis Jones looks set to leave Liverpool during the 2026 summer transfer window.The Englishman has another year left on his contract at Anfield, but a move to Inter Milan has taken a step forward.Liverpool chief Richard Hughes met with Inter recently to discuss Jones, and Fabrizio Romano has now provided an update on a possible move, saying a suggested €20m is not enough for the midfielder to be sold. What would you do with Curtis Jones this summer?

Getty IDs: 2272039966 Liverpool want more money from Inter Milan to sell Curtis JonesGiven his short contract length and lack of playing time in midfield this season, it is hard to see Liverpool commanding a huge transfer fee for the player.But it will at least be more than €20m, as Romano has now explained via X/Twitter on Saturday.The journalist also claimed that Jones is open to a move to the Serie A this summer.He stated: “Inter keep working on Curtis Jones deal as negotiations continue.“He was top target in January and still top of Inter list for the midfield.“Jones, open to joining Inter and clubs in contact. Agreement not close yet as €20m suggested fee is not enough; but deal on.” Has Konate lived up to his potential, or does he leave having not quite reached it?

The curtain comes down on five up and down years as a Red 😓 Photo Credit: Getty Images/Liverpool FC Liverpool’s dream midfield transfer targetA Jones exit will further deplete Liverpool’s already small squad, with their midfield department set to be especially weak.Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch had to play a lot of games this season due to the lack of cover behind them.Wataru Endo has spent much of 2026 injured, and when he does return, he will be 33 and in the final 12 months of his contract.Elsewhere, Academy product Trey Nyoni is the only other potential option to come in for Jones, meaning Liverpool will likely need to dip into the transfer market to sign a replacement.Adam Wharton has been identified as a ‘dream’ target for the Merseyside club this summer.However, after their success in Europe this month, Palace would like to offer Wharton a new contract. Whether he accepts or not is a different matter.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox