Internazionale is not considering any options other than Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, whose contract expires in 2027. Internazionale plans to make a last-minute move, similar to how Akanji was brought to Milan a year ago.

In this story of mutual admiration spanning Italy and England, Milan and Liverpool, both sides know they can fully rely on each other. Internazionale's potential signing, Curtis Jones, is well aware that at least in this special transfer window, no other midfielders are on the radar of club president Marotta and sporting director Ausilio. It's either him, Curtis, or nobody; even in England, it's always better to know you have no rivals. On the other hand, Internazionale is prepared to invest €30 million, unaffected by any potential departures. The club knows that the player most favored by Chivu is only looking at Internazionale and will not entertain other suitors before the end of August. He will continue to push this financially strong club to fulfill his wishes; his desire for Italy is indeed very strong. Jones, 23, has worn the red shirt of Liverpool for over a decade, but now he feels sidelined. He did not participate in pre-season matches and asked to leave. Privately, he keeps checking his phone, continuing to "like" Internazionale posts he sees. He has also followed players he dreams of playing alongside at San Siro, most recently Bastoni. These are not just mischievous signals; in this day and age, they are messages, direct arrows.

The deal

However, Liverpool currently seems unmoved. Although the homegrown midfielder's contract is nearing its end, his demands have not yet influenced the club's board. Jones's contract with Liverpool ends on June 30, 2027, meaning he can freely sign a pre-contract from January 1, 2027 and potentially complete the move with Internazionale. Liverpool has shown a willingness in the past to let stars leave for free, not overly concerned about transfer fee losses – Konate, for example, joined Real Madrid on a free transfer – so this possibility still exists. Nevertheless, Internazionale's optimism about bringing him to Milan remains unchanged. Patience and the determination of all parties involved have never been more important. Everything could still be resolved at the last minute before the transfer window closes. After all, Akanji left the Premier League at the last minute last year, and the impact of this Swiss defender on Chivu's defense is now well known. The Romanian coach had long told management that Curtis was the ideal candidate to reshape the midfield. Internazionale's identified target possesses physical attributes unmatched by anyone in the squad, and his acceleration will inject dynamism into a team that is more offensively inclined than last season, when they won two domestic titles. Let's not forget his versatility, an important attribute needed in the Internazionale era: Jones can play in midfield but also on the right when necessary; before his relationship with Slot deteriorated, and later failed to establish a connection with Slot's replacement, the Dutch coach also viewed him as a wide player.

Confidence

Despite this widely known "mutual affection" being out in the open, Milan has not yet submitted an official offer to Liverpool. Outsiders believe that the Reds' asking price is currently too high, but Internazionale is ready to officially put forward what they consider a suitable price: €30 million. This step will open negotiations, and Jones himself will continue to push for the deal. This move will not depend on Luis Enrique's potential departure from his current club; nor is it certain whether he will eventually join Internazionale. Even if another midfielder remains in Milan, Internazionale will still make this confident attempt to sign Jones from Liverpool. Conversely, if that player leaves, Internazionale will not sign any other pure wingers, especially if Curtis might join. The Liverpool player not only has wide player attributes; Spence can also play on both wings, and Carlos Augusto and even Pavard can push forward from defense to midfield. The final reinforcement will be a striker with different characteristics from Thuram, Pio Esposito, and Bonny: a less expensive dribbler, more of a luxury addition than a strategic investment. In fact, the true transfer budget has already been reserved for a third English player; Stones and Spence need not be too lonely.

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