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Jones is entering the final year of his contract at Anfield, with the Reds reportedly open to a move rather than letting him leave for free when his existing deal expires.

In January, Inter saw an offer to sign Jones on loan for the remainder of the season – with the option to buy – rejected.

Liverpool also turned down the Nerazzurri's recent offer of £21.7m (€25m) for the England international, who is valued at around £35m (€40m) by the Reds.

"I've never denied that we like Curtis Jones," Ausilio said. "He has the qualities that could give us something extra. But there's a significant gap between our valuation and Liverpool's.

"Liverpool have every right to ask for what they believe is a fair price, and we have every right to decide whether that works for us or not. As things stand, I'd say it's very difficult."

Two-time Premier League winner Jones, who joined Liverpool as a nine-year-old, came through the ranks before making 228 first-team appearances for the Reds, scoring 22 goals.

The 25 year-old played 34 times in the Premier League last season.