Joe Gomez handed Liverpool exit route as defender 'first choice transfer option'

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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCJoe Gomez is once again being linked with a move away from Liverpool, with the defender being eyed up for a surprise loan move during the January transfer windowJoe Gomez has been linked with a move away from Liverpool in January(Image: Getty Images)Joe Gomez remains a target for AC Milan, with the Liverpool defender being linked with a loan move to the San Siro in January.Gomez was linked with a move to Milan back in the summer, with a deadline day move having been touted as the Reds chased a deal for Marc Guehi. The 28-year-old’s departure though was called off, with Guehi’s move to Anfield collapsing shortly after.Milan though has continued to be linked with Gomez, and despite his current injury, reports in Italy are suggesting that the seven-time European champions could launch another attempt to sign him in the New Year.READ MORE: 3 Liverpool players to watch in 2026 including Hugo Ekitike and Steven Gerrard-like starREAD MORE: How Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz and 10 others have fared since Liverpool summer transfer exitsAccording to Calciomercato, Gomez is still Milan’s first choice as it eyes up a new defender.

Massimiliano Allegri is thought to be looking another option after making a late switch to a back three in his defense, and with summer signing Koni De Winter struggling.Milan’s sporting director Igli Tare is said to be exploring the possibility of a loan deal, although that is likely to be tough ask considering the current situation at Anfield.AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri is said to be eyeing up a move for a new defenderGomez is currently out of the side after picking up another injury during the win over Brighton earlier this month, and with Giovanni Leoni out for the remainder of the season, Liverpool currently has Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate as its only recognized center-backs.Indeed, Liverpool is not expected to entertain any offers for Gomez, meaning Milan will have to look elsewhere.Juventus defender Federico Gatti has been linked with a reunion with Allegri, with the Milan boss claimed to have called his former defender to express his interest. Learn moreFrom $100LFC.comSee the dealLiverpool's home and away strips for the 2025/26 season are the first in their new partnership with adidas.Fans can order jerseys in the US at Fanatics.com or via the LFC Online Store in both the US and across the world.Liverpool.com says: There is surely no way Liverpool would consider letting Gomez go in January.

Even if you overlook how strange it would be for a team to sign an injured player on loan, the Reds just can’t afford to let anyone go right now.Hopefully Gomez will be able to make a swift recovery - although with his injury record, there shouldn’t be any rush - because Liverpool is going to need him. Relying on Van Dijk and Konate to stay fit for the remainder of the season would be an almighty gamble.The Reds need to sign a new defender during January, but even if they do, they shouldn’t be entertaining the idea of letting Gomez go just yet.