Liverpool stance on Joe Gomez made clear as Premier League rivals circle – Ornstein
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Liverpool’s stance on Joe Gomez is firm: if Gomez leaves, it will only be on a permanent transfer. This position has halted AC Milan's pursuit of the defender. Milan had expressed strong interest in signing Gomez to reinforce their defense, initially preparing an offer around €15 million with hopes of not exceeding €20 million including bonuses. However, Liverpool values Gomez higher and has rejected loan requests, including one from Crystal Palace linked to a separate Marc Guéhi deal.
Milan’s interest is conditional on Liverpool’s response, which remains unchanged. Liverpool has already offered £35 million plus 10% of a future resale for Crystal Palace’s Guéhi, but Crystal Palace has not yet agreed to the deal, causing Milan to put their Gomez pursuit on hold. The club's priority is to secure a reliable defensive reinforcement, but they appear unwilling to meet Liverpool's valuation of Gomez or proceed without Liverpool’s agreement.
Meanwhile, despite AC Milan pulling out of the negotiations, Joe Gomez's future at Liverpool remains uncertain as the club continues to assess their options and squad needs. Gomez could still leave Liverpool, but only if a permanent deal is agreed, respecting the club’s firm stance and valuation.
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