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Inter Close to Signing Liverpool's Curtis Jones

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Inter Milan is close to signing a new player. His name is Curtis Jones. He plays for Liverpool now.

Liverpool has said yes to Inter's offer. The offer is about 30 million euros. This is a lot of money for one player.

News reports say the deal is almost finished. This means the two clubs agree on the price. Jones may soon play for Inter.

Inter must also think about another player. His name is Luis Henrique. The club is not sure if they will sell him.

If Jones joins Inter, the club may need money. Selling Luis Henrique could help pay for Jones. But Inter has not decided yet.

Vocabulary5 words

offer
money you say you will pay for something
deal
an agreement between two sides
sign
to agree officially that a player will join a team
club
a sports team organization
transfer
when a player moves from one team to another

Quiz

1. Which club does Curtis Jones play for now?
2. How much money is the offer for Jones?
3. Is Inter sure they will sell Luis Henrique?

Fill-in-the-blank listening

Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

Inter Milan is close to signing a new player. His name is Curtis Jones. He plays for _____ now.

Liverpool has said yes to Inter's _____. The offer is about 30 _____ euros. This is a lot of money for one player.

News reports say the _____ is almost finished. This means the two clubs agree on the price. Jones may soon play for _____.

Inter must also think about another player. His name is _____ _____. The club is not sure if they will sell him.

If Jones joins Inter, the club may need _____. Selling Luis Henrique could help pay for Jones. But Inter has not _____ yet.

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