Inter raise Curtis Jones offer to €35m as Liverpool exit looms

Inter Milan have renewed their pursuit of Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, with the Italian champions willing to raise their offer to €35m (£30m), according to the Guardian. The club had previously seen a €25m bid rejected, but the new approach signals their determination to strengthen the squad as they prepare to defend their Serie A title.

Jones has only one year remaining on his contract at Anfield, which gives Liverpool a decision to make: cash in now or risk losing the 25-year-old for free next summer. Inter's willingness to increase their offer reflects the urgency of their need, with the club's midfield in need of reinforcement ahead of the new season.

The move is part of a busy transfer window for the Italian champions, who are also competing in the expanded Club World Cup and preparing for the domestic campaign. Inter's spending power, backed by their recent title success, has made them one of the most active clubs in Europe this summer.