Jones ready for Inter after Liverpool blocked January move

TL;DR

Inter is set to pursue Curtis Jones again after Liverpool blocked a January transfer. The deal was intended as a loan with an option to buy for around €40 million.

Key points

Inter plans to pursue Curtis Jones again after a blocked transfer.
Liverpool did not allow the transfer due to contract extension issues.
The deal was a loan with an option to buy for around €40 million.

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Jones ready for Inter after Liverpool blocked January move

Having already tried to sign Curtis Jones in January, it is now reported in Italy that Inter will try again for the Liverpool midfielder, who remains eager.

The Nerazzurri had identified Jones as the ideal replacement in the January transfer window when Italy international Davide Frattesi appeared to be on his way to Nottingham Forest.

It was going to be a loan with option to buy for circa €40m at the end of the season, but without an agreement to extend his contract at Anfield first, the deal could not go through.

Jones now prepared to join Inter

MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 09: Curtis Jones of Liverpool controls the ball whilst under pressure from Nicolo Barella of FC Internazionale Milano during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between FC Internazionale Milano and at Stadio San Siro on December 09, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Q&A

Why did Liverpool block Curtis Jones' transfer to Inter?

Liverpool blocked the transfer because there was no agreement to extend Jones' contract at Anfield.

What was the proposed deal for Curtis Jones to join Inter?

The proposed deal was a loan with an option to buy for approximately €40 million at the end of the season.

Who was Inter considering as a replacement for Davide Frattesi?

Inter identified Curtis Jones as the ideal replacement for Davide Frattesi, who was expected to leave for Nottingham Forest.