Inter Milan offer Liverpool midfielder exactly what he wants

Liverpool’s midfield is heading for a major shakeup.

Last week it was revealed that Ryan Gravenberch signed a new contract until the end of the 2031/32 season. The mammoth extension is set to see the Dutchman earn £87m in salary - excluding bonuses - which equates to around £277k per week.

Quite how much money will be left over for the Premier League champions’ other midfielders due for a renewal remains to be seen.

Alexis Mac Allister’s father has stated that no negotiations currently exist for a new deal while Dominik Szoboszlai is reported to be seeking up to £300k per week for a new contract.

We can only speculate that the new deals will cost Richard Hughes a fortune - with Macca currently on around £150k per week and Szoboszlai reportedly on £120k.

It means Curtis Jones could be squeezed out - and he too is due a new contract.

No new deal for Jones?

Jones - under contract until 2027 - is not one of the club’s top earners having signed his last renewal back in 2022 when he was a squad player.

And with these new midfielder deals on the horizon it could mean game over for Jones at Anfield. The 25-year-old could be available for transfer this summer - with the Merseysiders not keen on losing him for nothing in 2027.

And Inter could be tempted back to the table - with Cristian Chivu’s side making an attempt to sign Jones in January.

The England midfield didn’t ultimately move to the Serie A side - with reports suggesting Arne Slot wasn’t keen on weakening the squad. But that could all change this summer if FSG decide to cash in.

Inter think Jones can lift their midfield higher

Corriere dello Sport via FCInter1908 is now stating that Chivu sees Jones as a player who can come in and improve his midfield - a big compliment for the No17.

“Jones, tied to Liverpool until 2027, is another player particularly valued by Chivu, as he is believed to be capable of ensuring a leap in quality in the midfield,” the report reads.

Arne Slot only sees Jones as a bit-part player - leaving him out of the Reds’ big matches this season.

Jones didn’t get off the bench in the 1-0 loss to Galatasaray in midweek - a devastating blow following an eye-catching display against Wolves on Friday.

Chivu seems to be the kind of coach who appreciates Jones - exactly what he needs at this crucial phase of his career.

He will also get a big pay rise into the bargain if he decides to move on and Richard Hughes can be reasonably assured of banking a decent fee.

It will all count as “pure profit” owing to Jones’ homegrown status - given the sporting director more money to plough into next summer’s overhaul.

For now - even amid all the contract renewal talk - it looks as though Jones will be the midfielder to miss out.

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