Liverpool faces decision on Curtis Jones as contract talks stall

Liverpool is evaluating the future of midfielder Curtis Jones as he enters the last year of his contract. The 25-year-old has reportedly rejected two offers from Inter Milan, with the latest being around £21 million, far below Liverpool's valuation of £35 million. Jones is said to be interested in a move to Serie A after discussing life in Italy with Federico Chiesa. Liverpool prefers to keep him and is looking to reopen negotiations, but there are no talks currently scheduled. Nottingham Forest has emerged as another potential suitor, especially after their recent windfall from selling Elliot Anderson to Manchester City, which could complicate Liverpool's stance on a transfer. The upcoming weeks will help determine Jones’s role under new coach Andoni Iraola.

• 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool could take hardline stance on Curtis Jones as career crossroads draws ever closer