According to The Times, Chelsea are one of the clubs interested in signing Liverpool defender Joe Gomez this summer. The player is no longer in the plans of the club and is set to leave Anfield before the summer window closes.
Joe Gomez has served Liverpool brilliantly
Joe Gomez, who arrived at Liverpool in the summer of 2015, established himself as a reliable name for Jurgen Klopp. Despite not having a fixed starting role, he remained a key player in the squad and played an instrumental role in the club’s success.
Gomez did enjoy a hectic game time last season, where he turned up 51 times. He managed to provide three assists in the process. He averaged 1.5 tackles, 1.2 interceptions, and 1.3 clearances per game (stats via whoscored).
The English defender is a complete footballer and can feature in any position in the backline. He is known for his strength and athleticism. With accurate passing technique and aerial dominance, he is a quality pick for any side.
Will Chelsea make a move for Joe Gomez?
Liverpool’s new boss Arne Slot has made it clear for a long that he doesn’t count on Joe Gomez for next season. Hence, the club are ready to raise funds by offloading him this summer. He was also excluded from the squad that faced Ipswich Town last week, indicating the same thing.
As Gomez is exploring options for his future, a recent report emerged that Chelsea might enter the race. They want to bolster the defensive line and find the Liverpool player a perfect fit. His experience and versatility will definitely help Enzo Maresca.
It will be interesting to see if the Blues will be able to strike a deal with the Reds or not amid the interest from Newcastle United and Aston Villa. Liverpool might hesitate to sell their hot property to a direct rival but the move cannot be ruled out.
