Liverpool consider swap deal involving Curtis Jones and Denzel Dumfries
Liverpool are exploring a summer swap deal with Inter Milan that would see midfielder Curtis Jones exchange clubs with Netherlands defender Denzel Dumfries.
The Merseyside club are pressing ahead with their transfer plans despite the recent dismissal of manager Arne Slot.
Outgoing Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is currently holding talks to take over the Anfield dugout following a disappointing domestic campaign.
However, major squad restructuring is already underway in the north west regardless of who eventually occupies the managerial hot seat.
Anfield exodus continues
High-profile departures have already been confirmed, with Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate all set to leave the club.
First-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker could also follow the trio out the door amid mounting interest from Italian giants Juventus.
Now, academy graduate Jones looks destined to be the next established name to depart the six-time European champions.
The homegrown talent is entering the final year of his current contract and no agreement has been reached regarding a lucrative renewal.
Valuation gap stalls Milan move
Serie A heavyweights Inter have shown strong interest in the English midfielder and have held preliminary talks with the Liverpool hierarchy.
Negotiations have currently stalled due to a €10m gap in valuation between the two historic clubs.
However, reports in Italy suggest that a creative exchange solution remains firmly on the table.
The proposed arrangement would involve the Dutch international heading in the opposite direction to bolster the Premier League side’s defence.
Defensive reinforcements targeted
The dynamic full-back possesses a £20m release clause that becomes active during the current transfer window.
Liverpool are eager to strengthen their right-sided options after Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong both endured frustrating, injury-hit seasons.
Any potential transaction would likely be structured as two separate deals to successfully comply with strict accounting regulations.
Despite the obvious appeal of a proven international, retaining an improving youth prospect could yet prove a more prudent move for the incoming regime.