Liverpool May Need to Part Ways with Joe Gomez This Summer

As Liverpool prepares for life under new manager Arne Slot next season, the club faces some difficult decisions in the transfer market. While the Reds are set to clinch the Premier League title, changes to the squad are expected this summer.

With Trent Alexander-Arnold likely departing for Real Madrid, Liverpool’s options at right-back will be limited. However, the club still needs to generate funds for new signings. This is why selling versatile defender Joe Gomez could make sense, despite his importance to the team in recent years.

Gomez has been a loyal servant to Liverpool since joining from Charlton in 2015 for just £3.5 million. He has made over 240 appearances and won every major trophy with the club. His ability to play across the backline has made him a valuable squad player.

However, at 28 years old and earning £85,000 per week, Gomez could fetch a significant fee that Liverpool could reinvest. The club nearly sold him to Newcastle last summer for £45 million before that deal fell through.

While Gomez’s versatility is useful, Liverpool may decide they need a more specialized right-back to replace Alexander-Arnold. Selling Gomez could help fund such a move while also creating opportunities for younger players like Jarell Quansah.

It would be a difficult decision given Gomez’s long service, but one Liverpool may need to consider as they look to refresh the squad this summer. His sale could provide important funds as the Reds aim to remain competitive at the top of the Premier League.