Why Liverpool Should Consider Selling Joe Gomez This Summer
Liverpool have had a strong season and are in contention for multiple trophies under new manager Arne Slot. However, the club may need to make some difficult decisions this summer regarding player transfers to continue evolving the squad.
One player Liverpool should consider selling is defender Joe Gomez. The 27-year-old has been with the club since 2015 and has proven to be an extremely versatile and valuable squad member. Gomez has played across the backline and even in midfield when needed.
However, with Liverpool looking to refresh the squad and bring in new signings, selling Gomez could provide significant funds. The England international was valued at around £45 million last summer when Newcastle United showed interest. While that price may have decreased slightly, Gomez would still likely command a substantial fee.
Gomez has made over 200 appearances for Liverpool and been part of Premier League and Champions League winning squads. His ability to play multiple positions at a high level makes him an attractive option for many top clubs.
For Liverpool, selling Gomez could free up both funds and squad space to pursue new targets. The club has been relatively quiet in recent transfer windows and may need to be more active this summer to keep pace with their rivals.
While Gomez’s versatility and experience would be missed, Liverpool have other defensive options and could look to bring in a specialist right-back or center-back with any funds raised from his sale.
At 27, this summer may represent peak value for Gomez. He still has several years left at the top level but Liverpool could maximize his transfer value by selling now rather than waiting.
Ultimately, Liverpool face a difficult decision regarding a loyal servant to the club. However, from a business and squad-building perspective, selling Joe Gomez this summer could be the right move to help fund the next stage of Liverpool’s evolution under Arne Slot.