Elliot Anderson’s anticipated transfer from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City is poised to have a ripple effect across the Premier League, potentially opening a pathway for Liverpool to offload Curtis Jones to Inter Milan. According to reports, Manchester City have seen bids up to €139 million rejected by Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis for the 23-year-old midfielder, but a breakthrough is expected in the coming weeks as the clubs are not believed to be far apart on a final fee exceeding €145 million.
Anderson reportedly has already approved the move to the Etihad, and City are confident of securing his signature this summer. The transfer is expected to significantly inflate the market value of other English players, such as Morgan Rogers, and will necessitate Forest’s search for a replacement in midfield. Celtic’s Arne Engels, previously the subject of rejected bids in January, remains a potential target for Forest, as does Inter Milan’s Davide Frattesi.
Frattesi, an Italian international, has reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with his playing time at Inter and is now open to a move to Nottingham Forest, despite initially preferring to remain in Milan. Forest’s initial offer for Frattesi is expected to be around €25 million, falling short of Inter’s €30 million valuation, though a compromise is anticipated. This is where Liverpool enters the equation, as Inter Milan are actively pursuing Curtis Jones as a direct replacement for Frattesi.
Transfer negotiations between Liverpool and Inter are currently at a similar stage, with Inter offering approximately €20 million for Jones, while Liverpool is holding out for at least €30 million. However, Jones is reportedly eager to join Inter, demonstrated by his inquiries to Federico Chiesa regarding life in Italy. The fact that Jones and his wife were married in Como, near Milan, further suggests his preference for a move to the Serie A side. This potential move could allow Liverpool to recoup a significant fee for a player who has been a consistent performer, while simultaneously addressing their midfield needs.
