Inter prioritising Khalaili but still pursuing Jones deal with Liverpool
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Inter Milan are prioritising a move for Khalaili while still not giving up on a deal for Liverpool's Jones.
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Attributed to original sourceTuesday’s reports indicate that Inter are prioritising the signing of right-winger Anan Khalaili from Union Saint-Gilloise, but that the Nerazzurri are unwilling to give up on their pursuit of Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones.
Inter still keen on Jones deal, but only after Khalaili It has been a frustrating start to the transfer window for Inter, who missed out on the signing of Marco Palestra to Chelsea and of Nico Paz to Como. With Denzel Dumfries having left to join Real Madrid, the club are in need of a new right wing-back and Union SG’s Khalaili appears to be the new priority target.
Khalaili had originally been linked with a move to join Napoli this summer, and there have been recent reports that Como could attempt to lure the Israel international to the Stadio Sinigaglia instead, but that Inter have an agreement on personal terms in place with the player and that they are hoping to secure an agreement with Union SG in the near future.
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Khalaili is prepared to sign a five-year contract with base wages of around €1.7m per season to join the Nerazzurri this summer.
Inter, meanwhile, are ‘keen to avoid exceeding the €25m mark’ according to the Pink Paper. It is understood that Union SG’s valuation is at around €30m.
La Gazzetta dello Sport also reports that Inter are still keen to tie up a deal with Liverpool for midfielder Jones. The Liverpool academy product is into the final year of his contract at Anfield, but his current employers still reportedly value him in the region of €35m-€40m.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – APRIL 25: Curtis Jones of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield on April 25, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) The Nerazzurri had seen an opening proposal in the region of €20m turned down. La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that once a deal for Khalaili is wrapped up, that Inter are prepared to come back in with a new offer of around €25m-€30m for Jones.
Tuesday’s report claims that the player is keen on the idea of a move to San Siro and that his desire to join Inter will be a key factor in negotiations with Liverpool.
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What happened
Inter Milan are making Khalaili their primary transfer target but have not abandoned their pursuit of Jones from Liverpool. The club is working on multiple tracks simultaneously in the transfer market, with Khalaili seen as the priority acquisition while a potential deal for Jones remains on the table. This dual-track approach reflects Inter's squad planning needs as they look to strengthen ahead of the new season.
Chance analysis
Inter's two-pronged transfer strategy signals active squad reinforcement, targeting both a primary signing (Khalaili) and a secondary option (Jones from Liverpool). For Liverpool, Jones' potential departure indicates squad depth consideration and possible willingness to offload fringe players. This is a speculative report, so the actual completion of either deal remains uncertain, but it reveals Inter's recruitment priorities and Liverpool's position on surplus players.
Inter's potential acquisitions of Khalaili and/or Jones would strengthen their squad, while Liverpool may lose a squad player if Jones departs.
If Inter sign Khalaili or Jones, their squad strength for upcoming Serie A and European matches increases; monitor transfer window developments for both targets.