The 22-man team that went to Ipswich to begin their 2024–25 Premier League season did not include the center-back. Gomez has always had an unclear future at Merseyside, but according to The Times, he is presently weighing his options in light of rumors that new coach Arne Slot won’t use him.
The 27-year-old, who originally joined the Reds from Charlton at the age of 18, is reportedly attracting attention from a number of Premier League teams, including Chelsea, Newcastle, Aston Villa, and Fulham. It’s also said that foreign teams are keeping an eye on his circumstances. Gomez is reportedly upset because Liverpool allegedly attempted to use him as a makeweight in a trade for Anthony Gordon with the Magpies.
According to the article, Gomez is now the member of the Liverpool team with the longest tenure. The club is not putting pressure on him to go, since discussions have taken place on his position in Slot’s team. Gomez is not guaranteed to be gone by the time the transfer market shuts at the end of August, but thus far, Slot has favored Virgil van Dijk and Jarell Quansah at center back, with Ibrahima Konate ranking higher than Gomez.
Over the next two weeks, the defender will need to give his spot at Anfield some serious thought, as it looks like his best chance of earning consistent playing time in the upcoming season will be to choose a transfer to a different team.
