Liverpool halt midfielder transfers despite prior agreements with clubs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:15 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Liverpool has stopped the potential exits of Curtis Jones and James McConnell, who were set to transfer to Inter Milan and Preston, respectively. Jones, a homegrown talent, was on the verge of a £30 million move after 16 years with Liverpool. Meanwhile, McConnell impressed in training and earned a place in the first-team plans, leading to the cancellation of his loan to Preston. Liverpool aims to integrate McConnell into more senior play as Jones's departure creates opportunities.
- •Liverpool blocked Curtis Jones' £30 million transfer to Inter Milan.
- •James McConnell's loan move to Preston was also canceled.
- •McConnell has impressed in training and is now part of first-team plans.
- •Jones has been with Liverpool for 16 years before the proposed transfer.
- •The club seeks to develop younger players within the squad.
- 8:15 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool have ‘pulled the plug’ on midfielder’s exit despite ‘agreement’ being reached
"Liverpool have ‘pulled the plug’ on one player’s proposed exit from Anfield despite a deal having been agreed with the club he was set to join.The Reds are preparing to say goodbye to homegrown ...
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