Inter close in on £30m deal for Liverpool's Jones

Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones is close to agreeing a £30m move to Inter Milan, according to wire material. The Italian side reached a deal worth 35m euros (£30m) with Liverpool for the 25-year-old. Jones will undergo a medical in Italy on Thursday to finalize the transfer. The agreement includes a 10% sell-on clause for Liverpool.

In June, Liverpool rejected an offer of 25m euros (£21.7m) from Inter, valuing Jones at around £35m. Earlier in the year, Inter had proposed a loan deal with a view to a transfer, but Liverpool declined. Jones, who has made 228 appearances for Liverpool since his debut in 2019, is keen to seek a new challenge and would be the third English player to join Inter this summer, following John Stones and Spence.

Jones expressed a desire to explore a new opportunity in Italy, while Liverpool did not wish to obstruct his move. The £30m package represents good value for Liverpool, considering Jones only had one year left on his contract. The transfer will also generate immediate pure profit for Liverpool, as they sell a home-grown asset. Jones' departure will present an opportunity for young prospect Trey Nyoni to step up under the new manager Andoni Iraola.