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Joe Gomez could leave Liverpool

The English centre-back joined the Reds back in 2015 and he was an important part of their first team during Jurgen Klopp’s time at the club. While he still has two years left on his deal, Gomez seems keen on leaving and is reportedly frustrated with the current set-up at the club.

The English international could be a great acquisition for Villa as Emery prefers having players who can play in a number of positions. Gomez is capable enough to feature anywhere at the back as well as a defensive midfielder. While he is one of their targets to replace Carlos, they have other alternatives who could be cheaper option than the Liverpool star.

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Aston Villa keen on signing Liverpool star Jurgen Klopp called “absolutely exceptional”

Ahad Shaukat — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 06:40:12 +0000

Aston Villa are interested in signing Liverpool defender Joe Gomez this summer after the player’s future has become uncertain at Anfield, according to The Telegraph.

Unai Emery’s Aston Villa have been active in the transfer market this summer, which is completely the opposite of what Liverpool have done under new manager Arne Slot.

The West Midlands club have strengthened their defense, midfield and attack as the Spanish manager prepares his team to play in the Champions League next season.

They have signed a number of new players but their prominent additions have been midfielder Amadou Onana and left-back Ian Maatsen.

Another big name could join the club now as Villa are eyeing a move for Gomez to replace Diego Carlos, who has been linked with a move to Fulham.

If the defender leaves, Villa will need to sign a replacement and Gomez is the player they are eyeing.

The English defender has been linked with a move away from Anfield this summer. He was being made part of the deal to bring Anthony Gordon to Liverpool but that move did not materialise.

Joe Gomez is considering leaving Liverpool.

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He is open for a new challenge away from Liverpool after serving the club well during his time there.

Gomez has played as a left-back and a right-back along with his natural position of centre-back.

Joe Gomez would be a brilliant signing for Aston Villa

His versatility has helped the club during a number of injury crisis under manager Jurgen Klopp, who once called the defender “absolutely exceptional”, as reported by the Daily Mail.

His experience and quality would be a fine addition for Villa and someone who has already played Champions League football, unlike most of Villa’s players, his expertise would be valuable.

Having represented the Reds for almost a decade, Gomez feels it is the right time for a move away from the club and start a new chapter in his career.

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West Ham United want experienced Liverpool star, player open to Anfield exit

Ahad Shaukat — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 09:59:08 +0000

West Ham United have made some big moves this summer under the leadership of new manager Julen Lopetegui.

The Hammers parted ways with David Moyes at the end of last season and gave Lopetegui the responsibility to transform the club and make them a force next season.

The new manager has managed to sign some players this summer in order to strengthen the squad.

The east Londoners have signed Max Kilman, Luis Guilherme, Crysencio Summerville and Wes Foderingham this summer and more signings are expected to arrive at the London Stadium.

The latest player being eyed by the Hammers is Liverpool defender Joe Gomez, according to HITC.

The Premier League club want to sign an experienced defender and Gomez has plenty of it.

Liverpool’s longest serving player has been playing in the league for almost a decade and his ability to play in a number of different positions can help solve the defensive issues at the London Stadium.

Gomez can play as a centre-back, a left-back and a right-back and he has shown consistency playing for the Reds.

The England international has contributed in Liverpool’s Premier League title and Champions League win under former manager Jurgen Klopp.

Joe Gomez looks set to leave Liverpool amid interest from West Ham United.

The report has mentioned that the player is unhappy at Anfield and wants to leave the club this summer.

He is upset about being offered to Newcastle United as part of the proposed deal to bring Anthony Gordon to Anfield this summer.

West Ham United face competition from Aston Villa

The Hammers face competition from Aston Villa to sign the defender, who can also provide him the opportunity to play in the Champions League next season which may turn his head.

Lopetegui wants to sign a new partner in defense for Kilman and Gomez can be the ideal player for that.

The England defender, who has often been a bit part player at Liverpool, can get plenty of playing time at West Ham.

The defender would relish being a part of the ambitious project being built by Lopetegui and the Hammers hierarchy.

It is a move that could work for all the parties involved in the transfer.

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Five Premier League clubs considering bids for Liverpool star

CJ — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 18:47:23 +0000

West Ham United are among the clubs pushing to sign Liverpool defender Joe Gomez before the summer transfer window closes, according to reports.

Gomez is a long-serving player for Liverpool having joined from Charlton Athletic as a youngster in 2015.

Since then, the centre-back — who can also play on either flank as a full-back — has made 224 appearances for the Reds across all competitions, lifting Premier League and Champions League titles among a host of other honours.

Gomez has also managed to pick up 15 caps for England and was named in the Three Lions’ squad that reached the Euro 2024 final this summer, though he failed to make an appearance.

Premier League clubs prepare for battle over Gomez

Despite all the positives, a mixture of injuries and serious competition from the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Joel Matip and Ibrahima Konate during his time with the Reds have meant Gomez has never truly held down his place in the starting XI.

And now, it looks like the 27-year-old might be on the verge of an Anfield exit.

HITC report that a host of Premier League clubs are pushing to sign the highly-rated defender before the end of the summer transfer window.

West Ham, Brentford and Crystal Palace appear to be at the forefront of the battle to sign Gomez, while Aston Villa are also understood to be keen on the defender ahead of their Champions League campaign.

Newcastle United are admirers of Gomez as well, but at present seem more likely to pursue Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, who caught the eye with England at the Euros.

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Report reveals why 27-year-old Liverpool star is now considering his future at the club

Saikat Chatterjee — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 08:21:12 +0000

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez is reportedly considering a move away from the club.

According to a report from HITC, the defender is unhappy after he was offered to Newcastle United as a part of the deal to sign Anthony Gordon. Liverpool are keen on signing the Newcastle winger this summer and it remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done.

Meanwhile, Gomez is now considering his future at the Premier League club and it remains to be seen where he ends up. He has been a very useful player for Liverpool since joining the club from Charlton Athletic in 2015.

Furthermore, the report states that West Ham United and Crystal Palace are keen on signing the Liverpool defender this summer. The 27-year-old has proven himself to be a reliable performer in the Premier League over the years, and there is no doubt that he would be a quality acquisition for both London clubs.

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Joe Gomez in action for Liverpool.

West Ham and Crystal Palace keen on Joe Gomez

West Ham looked vulnerable defensively last season and they will have to tighten up at the back in order to push for European qualification. Gomez will certainly help them improve defensively. A move to West Ham would allow him to play regular first team football as well. The English defender finds himself behind the likes of Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk in the pecking order. He is at the peak of his career right now, and he will want to compete at a high-level regularly.

It will be interesting to see if Liverpool are prepared to sanction his departure.

Meanwhile, Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi has been linked with a move away from Selhurst Park and therefore it is no surprise that they are keeping tabs on the Liverpool star as a potential replacement.

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Reliable Liverpool journalist admits key man from last season could leave the club this month

Darren Looney — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 06:14:54 +0000

Liverpool could still part ways with Joe Gomez over the next month as the defender was close to joining Newcastle in late June as the Reds attempted to bring Anthony Gordon the other way.

According to The Athletic’s James Pearce, negotiations over the sale of Gomez were so advanced that payment terms were even discussed. Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes had agreed to sell the England star for £45m based on Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon heading in the opposite direction for £75m — two separate deals but each dependent on the other.

The Magpies needed to get deals done to comply with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability regulations before the June 30 deadline and the Tyneside club managed to do so without having to sell any of their major stars.

Over a month later, Pearce has stated that nothing much has changed around the futures of both players as Liverpool are still interested in Gordon and are open to selling Gomez.

Gordon is believed to have had his head turned by Liverpool’s interest in June and it remains to be seen if the Reds return for the former Everton star as Newcastle intend to keep the Englishman and offer him a new deal.

Both players are set to return to their clubs next week ahead of the 2024/25 campaign following an extended break after their England commitments at the Euro 2024, so their futures should become clearer.

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Joe Gomez will consider his Liverpool future soon

The Athletic states that Gomez will consider his Liverpool future upon his return having come so close to leaving the Merseyside outfit in June. The report says that the Reds aren’t looking to push the defender out the door and that he is still regarded as one of Arne Slot’s four senior centre-backs.

The 27-year-old was crucial for Jurgen Klopp last season as his versatility helped fix multiple problems at the back throughout the 2023/24 campaign.

Gomez would fill in at every position in the Reds’ backline and went on to feature 51 times for Liverpool, with his performances earning him a place in Garteh Soutgate’s England squad for Euro 2024.

The Englishman is a very useful player for Slot to have but if the defender decides he wants guaranteed minutes this season, the Dutch coach is unlikely to stand in his way.

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Long serving Liverpool man unhappy at Anfield as club consider summer sale

Ahad Shaukat — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 06:56:13 +0000

Liverpool could be forced to step into the transfer market to replace one of their first team players soon.

The Reds have experienced a quiet summer transfer window under new manager Arne Slot.

The Premier League season is about to start in around two weeks but they have still not added any new player to their squad.

After finishing third in the league last season and losing iconic manager Jurgen Klopp, the need to bring in quality additions to the squad became evident.

However, the Reds could lose a key member of their squad this summer as defender Joe Gomez is unhappy at the club and Liverpool are considering selling him for the right price, according to Football Insider.

The defender is currently the longest serving Liverpool player after joining the club in 2015.

He has not been a regular member of the starting line up but a key member of the squad with his versatility helping the Reds whenever they have faced an injury crisis.

Gomez’s proposed move to Newcastle United did not materialise and he is not happy about the situation.

The player is keen on a move away from Anfield for a new challenge and Newcastle presented an ideal opportunity.

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez could be sold this summer.

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As per The Telegraph, Liverpool told Newcastle that they are willing to accept £45m for Gomez in a deal that would have seen Anthony Gordon join the Reds for £30m plus Gomez.

Figures mentioned above would have made sense for Newcastle as they would have received the £75m valuation they have set for Gordon.

The deal fell through after Newcastle managed to meet the Profit and Sustainability criteria by selling Yankuba Minteh and Elliot Anderson.

Liverpool are open to let Joe Gomez leave the club

The Reds are still ready to let Gomez leave Anfield but only if they can get the right price for the player.

Gomez deserves to start regularly and he might find that difficult at Anfield but at any other club, he would be a regular starter considering his quality.

Liverpool will miss his ability to play in the central area of the defense as well as a right-back and a left-back.

He may not be the biggest name in their squad but his role has always been crucial and if he leaves them, they will have to find the right replacement.

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Liverpool had £75m deal agreed for England international before Premier League club pulled out

Darren Looney — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 15:52:02 +0000

Liverpool reportedly had a deal in place with Newcastle to sign Anthony Gordon for £75m earlier this summer but the Magpies pulled out of the deal.

The Reds are the only Premier League club yet to sign a player during the current transfer window but earlier this summer, the Merseyside club attempted to sign Gordon from Newcastle.

According to the Liverpool Echo, Liverpool had a £75m deal in place with the Tyneside outfit for the winger, which would also have seen Joe Gomez go the other way for £45m. However, Newcastle ditched the double deal as they found other avenues to meet their profit and sustainability requirements before the June 30 deadline.

The Magpies were one of several Premier League clubs that need to sell players to comply with PSR and Liverpool tried to take advantage of this as the deadline got closer.

Arne Slot would like another wide player at Anfield for the 2024/25 campaign and Gordon ticked the boxes of what the Dutch coach was looking for. With Newcastle in the market for a centre-back, offering Gomez as part of the deal was a smart way for Liverpool to go about it.

It remains to be seen if the Merseyside club make another attempt to sign the England star before the transfer window shuts but it will be difficult as Eddie Howe will not want to lose any of his key players with the new season so close.

Liverpool had a deal in place with Newcastle to sign Anthony Gordon

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Why do Liverpool want Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon?

It is not hard to see why Liverpool want to add Gordon to their squad following the impressive campaign he had last season.

The 23-year-old produced 11 goals and 10 assists across the 35 Premier League matches he featured in and showed clear signs of improving from previous seasons.

It is uncertain if Mohamed Salah will be offered a new contract at Liverpool with his current deal running out in 2025, so it makes sense for the Premier League giants to bring in another winger in anticipation of the Egyptian superstar leaving Anfield next summer.

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Liverpool defender is open to Anfield exit as he seeks a new challenge

Ahad Shaukat — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:20:35 +0000

Liverpool have been inactive in the summer transfer window while their Premier League rivals have all strengthened their squad.

The Reds have entered a transition period after the departure of Jurgen Klopp.

Key players like Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara have left the club following the expiry of their contracts and the Reds would want to replace them ideally.

Another defender could leave the club this summer for a new challenge and that is long serving defender Joe Gomez.

According to Liverpool Echo, the defender’s £45 million switch to Newcastle fell through in a deal that would have seen Anthony Gordon join the Reds.

Newcastle United were desperate to raise money as they were dealing with Profit and Sustainability Rules and wanted to make sure they do not break any rules.

But with the Magpies selling Yankuba Minteh to Brighton and Elliot Anderson to Nottingham Forest, they did not feel the need to sell more players and Gordon stayed at St James’ Park.

Joe Gomez is considering leaving Liverpool.

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The report has mentioned that Gordon would have joined Liverpool in a £75 million move while Gomez was expected to go the other way for £45 million.

There is growing interest in the services of the Liverpool defender and he has to make a decision on his future soon.

Liverpool should make sure Joe Gomez stays at the club

The Reds would be devastated to lose him this summer though since Matip has already left the club and it would be difficult for them to find a versatile defender like Gomez.

The English defender can play as a left-back and a right-back along with his natural position of centre-back.

The Reds have not signed a new defender this summer and losing Gomez would be a huge blow considering Ibrahima Konate has struggled with fitness issues and Jarrel Quansah is still inexperienced and not fully developed.

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Transfer news: Calafiori Arsenal green light, Real Madrid double deal, Man City star exit & more

Fabrizio Romano — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 16:15:00 +0000

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Riccardo Calafiori gives green light to Arsenal, but Chelsea still in the race

The big story of the last few days is with Riccardo Calafiori and if you’ve been following on here then you’ll know since last week about the strong interest from Arsenal and Chelsea. Both clubs are really interested in Calafiori, and now Arsenal have presented their proposal to the Italy international – it’s a long-term contract, the salary is not an issue at all, and they also presented their project to the player, and he is open to joining Arsenal in case they can reach an agreement with Bologna.

So, there is already a green light from Calafiori to Arsenal, but what about Chelsea? My understanding is that Chelsea are prepared to approach Bologna, and that they will try to include players in the negotiation. It’s a different strategy, but Chelsea are still there, even if Arsenal are the favourites at the moment.

Arsenal have a shortlist with three names in that position – left-footed defenders who can play centre-back or left-back. Jorrel Hato fits the bill in that respect and also remains one of the most appreciated talents by Arsenal, but for now Ajax still insist to keep him for one more season. So, Calafiori is exactly what Arsenal are looking for in that position, and Mikel Arteta has approved the potential deal and we’re now waiting for the next step. Let’s see what will happen between Arsenal and Bologna, this is now the crucial point.

It’s also important to note that Calafiori has given the green light to Arsenal because Juventus are almost no longer in the race. For weeks and weeks, Juventus wanted Calafiori, they had an agreement on the salary with Calafiori, but they are now considered out as they cannot agree on a deal with Bologna. The truth is that Bologna are furious with Juventus after their manager Thiago Motta made the move there this summer, and so that’s why they are furious with Juve and they would prefer to sell the player abroad.

Now they have the chance, because Arsenal are there and Arteta is really keen to bring Calafiori to the club. The relationship between Arsenal and Bologna is also very good after they previously negotiated the deal for Takehiro Tomiyasu, so let’s see if Chelsea can come up with something, or if Arsenal will now win the race for one of the most talented young defenders around. Despite rumours about PSG and Bayer Leverkusen, I’m told that the only two clubs in the race are Arsenal and Chelsea, with Arsenal ahead at the moment.

It will be interesting to see his development from here, and how Arsenal plan to use him if they manage to complete this signing. He can play easily as a centre-back or left-back, he’s excellent in both positions; he was a left-back for his whole career before this superb season as centre-back last season.

What does Joao Palhinha transfer mean for Joshua Kimmich?

Joao Palhinha and Joshua Kimmich

Joao Palhinha to Bayern Munich is now a ‘here we go’ as there has been a breakthrough in talks between Bayern and Fulham. Palhinha asked very clearly to be allowed to join Bayern, and now it looks closer to going through, so what could this mean for the future of other Bayern midfielders?

There has been a lot of speculation about Joshua Kimmich in particular as he’s in the final year of his contract at Bayern now, and some fans have asked me if Palhinha’s arrival means he’s replacing him.

Let’s see what happens because Bayern have still a chance to extend Kimmich’s contract. Still, the most likely scenario at the moment is for Kimmich to leave and try a new experience, it will also depend on proposals because Kimmich will explore all the options available to him after the Euros.

Truth about Liverpool swap deal and Marc Guehi links

It’s been a quiet summer for Liverpool so far, but we know there was recently interest in Anthony Gordon, and there has been some speculation about a failed attempt at agreeing a swap deal with Newcastle.

Some outlets have reported that Joe Gomez was one of the names being offered by Liverpool to Newcastle, but I can’t confirm this. Newcastle and Liverpool had a contact for Gordon, as reported a few days ago, but a swap deal was never something close or concrete, so I don’t have this information I’m afraid.

In terms of names coming in for the defence, Marc Guehi has been linked with Liverpool (as well as other clubs) several times and he’s impressing with England at the Euros. There is interest from many clubs, but nothing close or concrete yet as he wants to focus on the tournament now and not be distracted. For sure Guehi remains an interesting name for this summer with two years left on his contract at Crystal Palace.

Ederson to Saudi remains one to watch

There is a lot of movement in Saudi Arabia – the market there has restarted and we’re heading into important days. Al Ittihad also have a new manager in Stefano Pioli, and something could happen from the Premier League in the next days.

One concrete possibility is for Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson to move to Saudi – it remains the case that he has proposals from Saudi clubs, as I reported at the end of May. There are discussions ongoing between Al Nassr and the agents of Ederson, though they’re not the only ones showing an interest. Ederson is open to a move to Saudi, and Man City are open to letting him go.

Now City are waiting for an official bid from Ederson, and of course a move will depend on the financial proposal. Still, City have been aware of this possibility since May and so they extended the contract of Stefan Ortega, because if Ederson leaves, Ortega will be the new first-choice goalkeeper for Pep Guardiola and City will bring in a new backup for that position.

Real Madrid remain ready to sign Davies and Yoro this summer if the money is right

Real Madrid have had a busy few months and they have two more big names on their list at the moment – Alphonso Davies at Bayern, and Leny Yoro of Lille. So what’s the latest with these players?

Real Madrid remain very keen on Davies and never stopped contacts on the player side. However, it depends on the asking price, because if Bayern put Davies on the market for a normal fee, Real Madrid are happy to start a negotiation, otherwise they are very happy with the squad they have.

If Davies were then to stay at Bayern but not sign a new contract, then the chances for Real Madrid to move for the Canadian left-back next summer as a free agent would be very concrete. So it could either be Davies now for a reasonable price, or Davies in 2025 if he doesn’t extend his contract at Bayern.

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