"Despite this, Pete O'Rourke (via Football Insider) has stated that Liverpool are unlikely to allow Gomez to leave in January, given the lack of depth that Arne Slot has in central defence. It would be highly unlikely that Liverpool would consider letting Joe Gomez go, especially with their current centre-back issues. After failing to bring in Guehi, the injury to Leoni was a big blow as well, so Gomez is the only other senior centre-back option available to Slot."
"The thing about Gomez as well is that he's so versatile, he can play at right-back, left-back, even in defensive midfield which he did under Jurgen Klopp. There was obviously interest from AC Milan in the summer window. I'm sure there's still interest from some foreign clubs in Gomez as well, but Liverpool's current plight means that they can't even consider letting Gomez go. They're probably looking to bring in another centre-back, not lose a centre-back in January. So I think that'll be the current situation."
Liverpool spent over £400m in the summer and may still do business in January. A new centre-back is likely after Geovanni Leoni suffered an ACL injury. Joe Gomez was close to leaving in the summer when Marc Guehi's move collapsed, and AC Milan showed interest. Liverpool are unlikely to permit Gomez to leave in January because Arne Slot lacks senior centre-back depth. Gomez's versatility allows him to play right-back, left-back, or defensive midfield. Liverpool will probably try to sign another centre-back in January and aim for Gomez to remain until at least the end of the season, with a potential exit next summer before his 2027 contract expiry.
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