Liverpool is trying to make a £35 million fee for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi stick amidst Joe Gomez getting the attention of AC Milan.
28-year-old centre-back, Gomez could join his England teammate Fikayo Tomori at the Italian capital only if Marc Guehi decides to leave Selhurst Park, transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano said. Guehi, along with Swedish striker Alexander Isak, remains the missing pieces of Liverpool's fabled transfer season, which has already broken the British record. With the deadline fast approaching, many sources close to Anfield remain confident that both players will be signed before the window shuts on September 1.
According to Fabrizio Romano, AC Milan is seeking a permanent deal for Joe Gomez, who can also operate on either flank of the defence. However, he didn't mention the amount being offered by the Serie A side. "AC Milan send official bid to Liverpool for Joe Gomez, negotiations underway. Understand it’s permanent transfer proposal with clubs discussing terms. Joe Gomez will be allowed to leave if Marc Guehi joins #LFC, the post on X said.
As per Transfermarkt, the former Charlton player is worth €20 million in the market.
Meanwhile, Liverpool's global talent scout Stewart Downing claimed that Guehi will be captain Virgil Van Dijk's long-term replacement at Anfield. He said there is a real possibility that VVD and Guehi would start together before the Dutchman makes way for the younger star, Goal.com reported. Guehi is entering the last year of his contract and is unwilling to renew it; thus, Palace will have to see him walk away as a free agent. Thus, they will be under pressure to let him leave for the £35 million on the table.
Also in the mix of things is the fact that Ibrahima Konate is unwilling to extend his Liverpool contract with an eye on a potential switch to Real Madrid. In that case, Arne Slot's team needs a world-class defender, if not two, and thus the push for Guehi. Earlier, it was reported that Palace was interested in a Gomez-Guehi swap deal, but it was not appreciated by Liverpool.
Manchester United and Newcastle United were also interested in the right-footed centre-back. In fact, the Magpies made a £70 million bid last summer, only to be turned down by Palace, who went on to win the FA Cup earlier this year.