Liverpool appears to be accelerating their activity in the final week of the summer transfer window, though there may still be room for additional departures from Anfield.
Crystal Palace is reportedly leading the pursuit of Joe Gomez, who is expected to leave Liverpool after falling out of favor in the early weeks of Arne Slot’s tenure. Gomez has drawn interest from multiple clubs, but his departure might hinge on whether Palace sells Marc Guehi.
Palace values Guehi at £70 million amid interest from Newcastle, and the high asking price is complicating negotiations. Oliver Glasner’s team may need this transfer to proceed before they can offer funds for Gomez.
Gomez enjoyed a rare injury-free season in 2023/24, earning a spot in the England squad for Euro 2024, though he did not feature in their tournament run. Having not played in Liverpool’s first two matches of the season, it’s clear he’s fallen to the periphery under Slot, and he may not want to spend the entire season as a backup.
Liverpool would be unwise to let Gomez go without securing a replacement before the transfer deadline, considering his versatility and the praise he has received from figures like Gary Neville.
If Newcastle fails to sign Guehi, it could derail Palace’s chances of bringing Gomez to London, even with recent funding from the sales of Joachim Andersen and Jordan Ayew.
While Gomez may seek a new challenge after nine years at Liverpool, losing such a reliable player close to the transfer window closing could be a significant loss for the club.
