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Leeds Eye Joe Gomez as Liverpool Begin to Reshape Squad

Slot’s Summer Overhaul in Full Swing

Liverpool’s summer evolution under Arne Slot is already in high gear, with close to £200 million spent on Giorgi Mamardashvili, Jeremie Frimpong, Armin Pecsi, and Florian Wirtz. However, for new arrivals to keep coming, departures are essential. The club’s strategy appears to hinge on trimming the squad to make room – and budget – for a centre-forward and another centre-back.

Among the players set to exit, Jarell Quansah looks bound for Bayer Leverkusen in a £30m move, while Trent Alexander-Arnold and Caoimhin Kelleher are already confirmed exits. Further down the line, the likes of Tyler Morton, Harvey Elliott and Darwin Núñez are tipped to bring in funds through sales.

Leeds United Enquire About Joe Gomez

In an unexpected twist, Leeds United have reportedly made a move for Joe Gomez. According to The Guardian, the newly promoted Yorkshire club enquired about the availability of the 28-year-old defender, who has just two years left on his Liverpool deal and endured yet another injury-hit season.

“Joe Gomez has been the subject of enquiries from a host of teams and Leeds did ask, why wouldn’t they – he is an England international with so much Premier League experience who might be on the market.”

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Valued at £30m, Gomez would bring proven top-flight pedigree to Elland Road. But it appears Liverpool are not entertaining offers for the versatile defender – especially not at a time when centre-back options are becoming increasingly thin.

Liverpool Keen to Keep Gomez

Despite past openness to selling Gomez – Newcastle and Aston Villa both showed interest last summer – current circumstances suggest a different stance. Ibrahima Konaté’s future remains unclear, and with Quansah set to leave, Liverpool’s depth in central defence would be seriously compromised were Gomez to go too.

“Leeds have asked the question, I know that. However, Liverpool want Gomez to stay and he is happy battling for his place under Arne Slot. He is staying and he is happy on Merseyside.”

With his ability to cover both centre-back and full-back roles, Gomez offers Slot flexibility. His experience and leadership could also be vital in what may become a transitional campaign.

Financial Planning Key to Further Transfers

Sporting director Richard Hughes is faced with a delicate balancing act – ensuring there are enough funds and enough squad depth. Liverpool’s reluctance to cash in on Gomez suggests that some sales may need to come from midfield or the forward line instead.

Our View – Anfield Index Analysis

From a Liverpool supporter’s standpoint, the idea of selling Joe Gomez to Leeds United feels like a non-starter. Despite his injuries and lack of consistent starts in recent seasons, Gomez represents something rare in the current Liverpool squad: a reliable, homegrown player who understands the club’s values and has played in every position across the backline.

In a summer where depth is being tested and the backline is under scrutiny, letting Gomez go would appear short-sighted. Quansah’s departure already stretches the defensive unit thin, and with Konaté’s future uncertain, keeping a player like Gomez – who can slot in at right-back or centre-back without fuss – seems a smart move.

There’s also the leadership factor. Gomez is one of the longest-serving players at the club. At just 28, he’s in his prime and could be an important figure in guiding the younger players through this new Slot era. While the reported £30m valuation is tempting, fans will likely agree that some things – versatility, experience, continuity – aren’t easily bought.

His commitment to fighting for a place under Slot should also resonate with fans. It sends a message that not every player is looking for the exit, and that loyalty still has a place at Anfield. In a market that’s increasingly unpredictable, keeping Gomez may well be one of Liverpool’s smartest decisions this summer.