# Inter Milan bolsters squad with Curtis Jones and PL arrivals > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/inter-milan-retains-pio-esposito > Updated: 2026-08-18T16:00:00.000Z. Sources: 122. Developments: 7. Inter Milan has reached a definitive agreement with Liverpool to sign midfielder Curtis Jones for a total package of approximately €35 million (£30 million). The deal includes a €30 million fixed fee, €5 million in performance-related bonuses, and a 10% sell-on clause for Liverpool. The 25-year-old England international has arrived in Milan to undergo medical examinations. He is expected to sign a five-year contract through 2031 with a reported annual salary of roughly €3.5 million net. This move ends a 16-year tenure at Liverpool, where Jones made 228 appearances. Ahead of the Serie A season opener against Monza, Inter manager Cristian Chivu addressed the media, emphasizing that the defending champions must maintain high standards. Chivu noted that the squad has been significantly bolstered by Premier League arrivals, including Jones, John Stones, Djed Spence, and Manuel Akanji. Chivu remarked that the increased depth provides the club with “two competitive teams,” enhancing their ability to compete across multiple competitions. Chivu also addressed rumors regarding captain Lautaro Martínez, reiterating the club’s commitment to keeping him despite interest from Barcelona. To address the loss of central midfield depth, Liverpool continues to explore replacements. Potential targets include Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, though his high valuation remains a hurdle, as well as Bayern Munich’s Aleksandr Pavlovic. The club may also look to integrate academy prospect Trey Nyoni or pursue PSG players Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye. ## Claims - Inter signed John Stones from Manchester City. (disputed by 3 sources) - Inter have also been in talks to sign John Stones, pending a medical exam. (disputed) - Cristian Romero is valued at around €50 million. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Inter Milan are negotiating a transfer fee of about €40 million for Cristian Romero. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Inter Milan have reached a verbal agreement to sign Cristian Romero from Tottenham Hotspur for €40 million. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Romero's contract with Tottenham runs until 2029. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Cristian Romero is an Argentine defender who won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Barcelona are monitoring the Romero transfer but have not made a concrete bid. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Inter considers Romero a priority to reinforce the defence after the exits of Francesco Acerbi and Stefan de Vrij. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Inter Milan have renewed interest in Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones and offered €35 million. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Inter’s sporting director Pierluigi Ausili and coach Roberto De Zerbi are involved in the transfer negotiations. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Inter Milan’s sporting director Piero Ausilio confirmed a definite interest in signing Cristian Romero from Tottenham. (corroborated by 4 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-18: Inter Milan agrees €35m deal to sign Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones Inter Milan has agreed a €35 million deal with Liverpool to sign midfielder Curtis Jones, who is expected to sign a five-year contract in Italy following medical tests. 70 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inter-milan-targets-liverpool-midfielder-curtis-jones-with-potential-35m-bid ### 2026-08-06: Inter Milan targets Cristian Romero and John Stones to bolster defense Inter Milan is pursuing defensive reinforcements, targeting Tottenham's Cristian Romero despite wage disagreements and securing the signing of John Stones from Manchester City. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inter-milan-pursues-major-signings-including-lukaku-and-romero ### 2026-07-31: Inter Milan Secures Cristian Romero Transfer from Tottenham for €40m Inter Milan and Tottenham agree on a €40 million transfer for defender Cristian Romero, pending personal terms; manager De Zerbi says he’s not involved in negotiations. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inter-milan-sign-argentine-defender-cristian-romero-for-40-million ### 2026-07-29: Inter Milan intensifies pursuit of Curtis Jones and Cristian Romero Inter Milan have offered €35 m for Curtis Jones, still below Liverpool’s €40 m valuation, while nearing a €40 m deal for Tottenham’s Cristian Romero and have signed John Stones. 29 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inter-milan-near-40-million-deal-for-defender-cristian-romero-from-tottenham ### 2026-07-27: Inter Milan Nears €40‑million Deal for Tottenham Defender Cristian Romero Inter Milan is close to a €40 million deal for Tottenham defender Cristian Romero, with wage talks ongoing. Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are also linked as potential suitors. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inter-milan-nears-40million-deal-for-tottenham-defender-cristian-romero ### 2026-07-23: Inter Milan intensifies pursuit of Tottenham defender Cristian Romero Inter Milan are keen on Tottenham’s centre‑back Cristian Romero, valuing him at €50 m, seeking a loan‑to‑buy deal as Tottenham may lower the price; rival clubs are also interested. 35 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/roberts-apsits-joins-campobasso-fc-on-loan-from-inter ### 2026-06-27: Inter Milan secures Pio Esposito contract until 2031 Inter Milan are negotiating a new deal for striker Pio Esposito, extending his contract to 2031 with a €3‑4 million net salary and added bonuses, after rejecting a €40 million Napoli offer. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inter-milan-secures-pio-esposito-contract-until-2031 --- Cite as: Inter Milan bolsters squad with Curtis Jones and PL arrivals. 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