Newcastle United have reportedly failed with a bid worth €45 million to sign Joe Gomez, with Liverpool demanding €50 million to sell the English defender this summer.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Joe Gomez is the subject of interest from Newcastle United. The Magpies are keen on signing a centre-back before the summer transfer window shuts down. They submitted a bid worth €45 million to sign the England international, with Liverpool rejecting the offer as they want €50 million to part ways with him.
How has Joe Gomez fared at Liverpool?
Joe Gomez has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Liverpool from Charlton Athletic in July 2015. While the Englishman has been a dependable defender for the Merseyside club in the last nine years, fitness issues have plagued him, restricting him to a backup role despite a solid start to life at Anfield.
The 27-year-old has turned out 224 times thus far for Liverpool while chipping in with nine assists. In addition, Gomez’s exploits have helped him feature for England, making 15 appearances for the Three Lions. However, the player faces an uncertain future at Anfield midway through the summer transfer window.
While the English defender is a reliable asset due to his ability to play across the backline, recent reports have claimed that he is open to leaving Liverpool in the summer transfer window. Gomez does not have a shortage of suitors pursuing his signature, with Newcastle United among his prospective suitors.
Move across the Premier League on the cards?
Newcastle United’s interest in Joe Gomez is understandable. The Magpies have already signed one defender in the summer transfer window, with Lloyd Kelly completing a Bosman move after running down his contract with Bournemouth. However, with Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles unlikely to feature again in 2024, Newcastle United must sign another centre-back.
So, several central defenders, including Malick Thiaw, have emerged on Newcastle United’s radar. However, Gomez is also a viable target, with the Tyneside outfit submitting a bid worth €45 million to sign the Liverpool defender. However, the Reds have turned down the offer as they value the England international at around €50 million.
The difference in the valuations is low, and it will not be surprising to see Newcastle United lodging an offer worth €50 million. However, it will be interesting to see if the Magpies return with an improved bid to sign the 27-year-old Englishman from Liverpool.
