Middlesbrough have told Liverpool it will take £3 million to sign Brad Jones.
The Mirror says Boro supremo Steve Gibson is holding out for the massive sum despite the surprise move from the Kop.
Jones is willing to move to Anfield and cover for keeper Pepe Reina but the deal is now in jeopardy as Liverpool do not want to spend so much on a number two.
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