Overview

• Reports indicate Liverpool do not plan to sanction a mid-season exit for Joe Gomez despite external interest, including from AC Milan.
• The approach follows Giovanni Leoni’s long-term ACL injury, which has left senior options at centre-back scarce.
• Arne Slot is described as unwilling to entertain offers for defenders, with Gomez currently the only senior backup to Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté.
• Recruitment plans focus on adding a centre-back in January after the collapsed move for Marc Guéhi, with multiple alternatives being assessed.
• Football Insider reports Gomez is content to stay provided he plays regularly, valued for his versatility across the back line and in defensive midfield.