Inter Milan keen to sign liverpoolCurtis Jones this summer, after failing to secure his services in January.
Last week, Inter Milan's sporting director Piero Ausilio confirmed His interest in the 25-year-old. The officer has also explained why no progress has been made from his side yet.
He said: “However, there is a significant gap between our assessment and Liverpool's assessment right now.”
"Because he's a Liverpool player he has every right to demand what he wants legitimately, but we also have every right to decide whether we're happy with him or not, so right now I would say it's a very difficult step."
liverpool stands strong
On July 1, witness the game broadcast news Nottingham Forest are joining the race to sign him.
However, the midfielder has repeatedly expressed his desire to make a switch to Italy.
This is as of Tuesday's edition corriere dello sportWho report that Inter Milan boss Cristian Chivu considers Curtis Jones an ideal midfield target.
The Italian champions have already submitted an offer of €25m. However, it 'made no dent' at the Reds residence, who are standing firm with their £35m [€41m] demand.
There is now a standoff between the two clubs due to difference in valuations.
Why didn't Inter match Liverpool's request?
The newspaper claims that the Nerazzurri's budget is €50m and the rest of their funds are to be raised through the sale of players.
Yannis Massolin, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro and Kristjan Aslani have returned from their loan spells, while Inter Milan exercised the buyback option to bring Aleksandar Stankovic back to the club.
Stankovic is likely to stay while the other three wait to decide their future.
All three could join Davide Fratesi and leave San Siro this summer.
New formula devised to sign Liverpool man
Curtis Jones' contract expires in 2027, and Inter Milan are now considering waiting to acquire him as a free agent.
Corriere claims the Italian club will only consider a move this summer after considering all scenarios. Jones would also have to agree to remain at Anfield next season.
The arguments mentioned indicate that this could be a realistic option for Inter Milan. It could also be a threat for Andoni Ierola's side to lower their price or risk losing the player for nothing.
