Inter In Talks With Liverpool Over Curtis Jones Loan Move
Inter want Curtis Jones from Liverpool as Davide Frattesi closes in on a move to Nottingham Forest.
Giuseppe Labellarte
Updated on 30 January 2026
Curtis Jones has emerged as a transfer target for Inter as the Nerazzurri look to Liverpool for Davide Frattesi’s replacement.
Speculation linking Frattesi and Nottingham Forest has intensified in recent days, with the Nottingham side apparently close to a deal.
In order for Inter to part company with Frattesi, they want a replacement in place, and it looks like Liverpool’s Jones is their new target.
Curtis Jones: Inter want Liverpool midfielder on loan
Curtis Jones is now the subject of interest from Inter, who have already begun talks with Liverpool over a potential loan move.
This is according to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, who says Jones to Inter would free Davide Frattesi up to join Nottingham Forest.
Centrocampo @Inter: contatti in corso per #jones del @LFC: il suo arrivo in prestito libererebbe #Frattesi per il Nott Forest #Calciomercato @SkySport
— Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) January 30, 2026
Di Marzio’s update suggests Inter see Jones as a ready-made option to refresh the midfield without committing to a permanent deal immediately.
A loan would lower the risk for Inter, giving them time to judge whether Jones suits Serie A’s tempo and the demands of a title race.
Di Marzio also claimed that Jones has given the green light for a move to the San Siro.
Di Marzio’s report did not mention whether a loan for Jones would include an option or obligation to buy.
However, Fabrizio Romano followed it up with a report building on that of Di Marzio.
Romano has claimed that Inter are in talks with Liverpool over a loan deal with an option to buy.
🚨⚫️🔵 Inter are in direct club to club talks with Liverpool for Curtis Jones on loan deal with buy option clause.
Negotiations ongoing but linked to Davide Frattesi exit with #NFFC waiting for an answer.
Inter and Liverpool, discussing today. pic.twitter.com/hfx3EJLeVy
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 30, 2026
Interestingly, Liverpool reportedly want Denzel Dumfries, whose Inter future is uncertain.
Curtis Jones: Why Inter want Liverpool midfielder
Curtis Jones would be a good shout for Inter because of his cool head, reliability, versatility, link-up play and off-the-ball improvements. He also has a decent eye for goal.
The 24-year-old has been operating almost as a deep-lying playmaker under Arne Slot, connecting well with the centre-backs and also linking up superbly with the front line.
Jones’ profile fits Inter’s need for control in Serie A matches where opponents sit deep, because the Liverpool ace is comfortable keeping possession under pressure.
The Nerazzurri would be getting a midfielder who can steady tempo, connect defence-to-attack, and contribute more without the ball.
Giuseppe Labellarte
Giuseppe Labellarte is a sports journalist with over a decade of professional experience in the industry. His main professional expertise is in soccer. Prior to joining FootItalia, he worked for the likes of Sports Mole, TBR Football, the Chelsea Chronicle and numerous other sites, along with having bylines in the likes of the Nottingham Post. He holds degrees in Journalism and International Relations.
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