Inter miss out on Palestra as moves for Nico Paz and Curtis Jones fade
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Inter Milan have lost out on Cesare Palestra, with reported interest in Nico Paz (Como) and Curtis Jones (Liverpool) also fading as the transfer window progresses.
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Attributed to original sourceInter have missed out on deals for Marco Palestra and Nico Paz, and now, the latest updates in Italy claim that Liverpool’s Curtis Jones is becoming an increasingly complicated affair and that Arsenal could potentially beat the Nerazzurri to the signing of the Englishman.
Liverpool and Inter stuck at Curtis Jones impasse It has been a frustrating start to the summer transfer window for Cristian Chivu’s side, who have seen their ‘priority’ target Palestra move to Chelsea in a €60m deal , leaving them without a starting right wing-back with Denzel Dumfries set to join Real Madrid.
There had been suggestions that the Nerazzurri could reinvest the funds they had set aside for the signing of Palestra on a deal for Nico Paz instead, but the Argentine talent now looks set to join Como in a permanent €60m deal instead.
Now, according to Saturday’s reports, Inter risk missing out on a deal for Liverpool’s Jones instead.
The midfielder is heading into the final year of his contract this summer, but Liverpool are still holding out with their €40m valuation . Inter, meanwhile, have seen a pair of opening bids rejected, the latest reported to be worth €25m.
Reports from Calciomercato.com claim that Inter are ‘stuck’ at their €25m valuation and do not wish to go any higher, especially given that the player could leave Liverpool for free next summer and will be free to negotiate with clubs elsewhere from January onwards.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – MAY 24: Curtis Jones of Liverpool warms up ahead of the Premier League match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield on May 24, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas/Getty Images) Concerningly for Inter, there have been suggestions in the UK that Premier League champions Arsenal are also interested in a deal for Jones.
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What happened
Inter Milan's summer recruitment drive has hit multiple roadblocks. The club has missed out on promising young defender Cesare Palestra, who appears set to join a rival Serie A side. Meanwhile, potential moves for Como's Argentine playmaker Nico Paz and Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones are reportedly losing momentum, leaving Inter with limited midfield reinforcement options. The situation raises concerns about the club's transfer strategy heading into the new season, with sporting director operations under scrutiny.
Chance analysis
Failing to land three midfield/attacking targets in quick succession signals structural difficulties in Inter's recruitment pipeline, not just bad luck. Palestra represents a missed opportunity for a homegrown defensive profile, while the fade-outs on Paz and Jones suggest either budget constraints, competition from bigger spenders, or pricing disagreements. For prediction systems, this points to a potentially weakened squad relative to pre-season expectations and may increase urgency for late-window alternatives.
Inter's squad depth is likely thinner than planned for the new Serie A campaign, potentially weakening midfield creativity and defensive rotation options.
Inter's midfield/wing reinforcement looks weaker than expected — adjust season-long projections for Inter downward until alternative signings materialize.