Liverpool have made three senior signings this summer ahead of the Premier League’s return next week, but Andoni Iraola could also oversee the departure of one of the club’s midfielders.
The Reds will face Newcastle United at St James’ Park in Iraola’s first major competitive test, although they still have a pre-season double-header against Como at Anfield before the league campaign gets underway.
Victor Munoz, Jeremy Jacquet and Ronald Araujo remain Liverpool’s only senior arrivals so far, while Curtis Jones could be heading for the exit door following a change in his situation at Anfield.
Liverpool lower Curtis Jones asking price
Liverpool have reportedly reduced their asking price for Curtis Jones, with the midfielder seemingly falling down the pecking order under Iraola.
The 25-year-old has been strongly linked with a move to Inter Milan for much of the summer, and with his contract set to expire next year, Liverpool are keen to secure a transfer fee rather than risk losing him later.
As an academy graduate, Jones has no remaining book value on Liverpool’s accounts, meaning any transfer fee received would effectively represent pure profit under Financial Fair Play rules.
Italian reports previously claimed Liverpool’s £34m valuation was holding up negotiations with Inter. However, the Reds have now reportedly lowered their demands to around £30m.
Inter have already been active in the English market this summer, bringing in John Stones on a free transfer after his Manchester City contract expired. They are also reportedly close to completing a £30m deal for Tottenham de
