Liverpool at centre of four-way transfer battle as £4.5m claim made | OneFootball

Liverpool's 2025-26 season has been far from ideal.

Whether that's because of injuries or just a lack of form, nothing has gone right for the Anfield outfit this term.

In fact, some fans have even started to call for Arne Slot's head so, in reality, it's not that surprising to see that they want some new players added to their ranks.

There are several areas among Liverpool's first-team squad that could do with an upgrade and, unless Richard Hughes finds a way to bring in all the players that they need, the Reds could end up finding themselves in an even worse position next season.

However, due to the Premier League's financial fair play rules, some members of their squad may have to be moved on which is exactly what the Anfield outfit seem to be preparing for at the moment.

Bayern Munich, AC Milan, West Ham and Brighton are all interested in signing Joe Gomez

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Joe Gomez's Liverpool future has been a massive topic of conversation over the last couple of years.

Although the defender is one of the most versatile players that Slot has at his disposal, his injury history has left a lot to be desired with the Englishman often facing extended spells on the sidelines.

The 2025-26 season has been no different with Gomez already missing seven games this season after missing 26 the year before.

However, his consistent absences haven't deterred clubs from showing an interest in him with four European teams now interested in acquiring his services this summer.

That is, if a report from Caught Offside is to be believed.

The online outlet start their report by sharing that, at the moment, AC Milan are once again 'leading the race' for his transfer.

Liverpool are looking increasingly likely to 'cash in' on the Englishman, especially since he'll only have a year left on his Liverpool contract next term.

Caught Offside also share that Gomez is 'open to a new challenge' this summer as he enters the prime years of his career.

No 'concrete talks' have been held with Liverpool for the Englishman yet but, alongside Milan, Brighton, Bayern Munich and West Ham United are all interested in signing the 28-year-old.

Gomez would like around £4.5 million per year in wages which seems a bit steep for a player with his injury record.

Although Liverpool have already signed Jeremy Jacquet, the fact that Gomez can play anywhere across the back four will be a massive miss for the Reds, if he chooses to exit.

This means that, before any sort of talks even take place, Liverpool must ensure that they have a solid back-up ready and waiting to take his place in Slot's squad.

Someone such as Lutsharel Geertruida would be a perfect replacement for the Englishman as, not only is he younger, but he can also be used anywhere across the back four.

In addition to his age and versatility, he also has plenty of Premier League experience under his belt, which, after the season Liverpool have endured thus far, is essential.