What happened: Nottingham Forest have made Curtis Jones a target as they look to rebuild their midfield, with Liverpool valuing the 25-year-old at around £40m. Inter Milan saw an earlier £21.5m approach for Jones immediately rebuffed. The England midfielder is heading into the final year of his contract at Anfield.
Why it matters: Jones spent much of last season shoehorned in at right-back yet remained one of Liverpool's hardest-working options, and the squad's depth is already thin. The pressure to sell has grown after their top summer target's move toward Paris Saint-Germain left Andoni Iraola's side needing to raise funds for incoming business. Cashing in on a homegrown player in his prime would weaken the spine more than the fee suggests.
By the numbers: Liverpool valuation: ~£40m. Inter Milan approach of £21.5m rejected outright. Jones is 25 and has one year left on his deal. Forest are weighing the move alongside interest in Tottenham's Lucas Bergvall, and remain unclear on whether they will meet the asking price.
What to watch: Watch whether Forest commit to Liverpool's £40m valuation or pivot elsewhere, and whether the Reds instead open fresh contract talks to keep Jones beyond this summer.