'Superb' Liverpool star tipped to leave in 2026 won't be joining European giant, says journalist
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Joe Gomez has been mooted to leave Liverpool in 2026, but a move to Bayern Munich looks to be off the table.Gomez has been on the Reds’ books since signing from Charlton Athletic in 2015.However, the versatile defender, who was called ‘superb’ after facing Crystal Palace earlier this season, has struggled with persistent injury issues throughout his Anfield spell.Earlier this campaign, David Lynch suggested that Gomez could leave before 2026/27 gets underway, explaining: “I think you can make the case to sign a centre half who can play right back because you can 100% guarantee Liverpool are going to need one of those next season because Joe Gomez is very unlikely to be here.” Who should be Liverpool’s no.10 vs West Ham? Mac Allister over Szoboszlai? 🤔 Credit: Julian Finney/Getty Images Bayern Munich won’t sign ‘player like Joe Gomez’What the future holds for the defender remains to be seen, but a transfer to Bayern Munich appears to be off the table.Speaking on his Bayern Insider YouTube channel, Christian Falk was asked: “Reports have surfaced suggesting that Bayern are monitoring Liverpool centre back Joe Gomez.
Is this true or not true?”To which he responded: “No, this is not true. I heard about the rumours as well.
“But at the moment, no interest, they are fine with the defence at the moment, you know, it can happen always something, but it won’t be a player like Joe Gomez.” How do you think Liverpool should handle the contract situations of Konate, Van Dijk, and Gomez? Van Dijk (2027), Gomez (2027) and Konate (2026) are all out of contract soon!Credit: Liverpool FC/Getty Images Liverpool could replace Joe GomezWhile Bayern might be off the table, Gomez is out of contract in less than 18 months, and Lynch’s aforementioned comments suggest he will leave in the summer.On that front, Liverpool have already been linked with a couple of right-backs this year.The Reds attempted to sign Denzel Dumfries on loan during the 2026 winter window, but a move did not come off.However, Dumfries wants to join a Premier League club this summer and is said to have a manageable release clause.Elsewhere, the father of Galatasaray right-back Roland Sallai has claimed that Liverpool have made contact about the player.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox