AC Milan have Joe Gomez on their list of defensive targets before the transfer deadline, with Liverpool unlikely to sanction an exit.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, AC Milan are targeting a move for Joe Gomez before the transfer window closes. The Rossoneri are keen to land a defender before the deadline to shore up their backline, and have the 28-year-old Liverpool utility man as one of the names on their list.
AC Milan are in the market for a defensive signing before the end of the transfer window. They have now made Joe Gomez a target, as a late approach for the 28-year-old Liverpool utility man is on the cards. The English centre-back is seen as an important part of the squad by Arne Slot and is unlikely to sanction a late exit.
Milan may have to make an offer that forces Liverpool to consider the proposal, although they are currently short on numbers at the back. The Merseysiders made a £35 million bid for Marc Guehi, and there’s a big possibility for the Crystal Palace star to make the switch before the deadline.
As per Sami Mokbel of the BBC, Crystal Palace asked for the loan signing of Gomez as part of the Guehi deal, with the Merseysiders dismissing the idea in the background. Their stance on Gomez is quite clear at this point, and they are unlikely to sanction an exit for the 28-year-old.
It remains to be seen whether AC Milan will make an offer, although any incoming proposal could be turned down by Liverpool. The Rossoneri have other names on their list, such as Juan Foyth and Manuel Akanji, although there are doubts whether they will make either of those deals.
AC Milan in Manuel Akanji race as Joe Gomez may not leave
In their chase of Gomez, the primary issue is Liverpool’s lack of defensive depth ahead of the deadline. Despite signing Giovanni Leoni and now with the pursuit of Guehi, there’s an argument to cash in on Gomez should a sizeable offer arrive. However, Slot is unlikely to take his chances and sanction an exit at this stage of the window.
Milan are also in the hunt for Manuel Akanji, and are already speaking to the player. However, the Swiss international wants to stay in England, which could rule out a move to the San Siro, thus forcing Milan to look for alternatives before the window slams shut.