Serie A giants AC Milan are reportedly confident of signing 28-year-old English international Joe Gomez from Liverpool in the final hours of the summer transfer window.
According to an update by reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Joe Gomez is the subject of interest from AC Milan. The Serie A giants are keen on reinforcing their defensive unit by signing a centre-back in the final hours of the summer transfer window. So, the 28-year-old Liverpool defender has emerged as a top target for the Rossoneri.
AC Milan submitted a bid to sign the Englishman on a permanent deal this past weekend. The latest update has revealed that the Italian heavyweights are confident of securing Gomez’s services. A deal should materialise “as soon Liverpool get deal done for Marc Guehi” on deadline day.
Joe Gomez and his Liverpool career so far
Joe Gomez has endured a frustrating journey with Liverpool since arriving from Charlton Athletic in July 2015. While the London native has been reliable at the back for the Merseyside club over the past decade, his fitness issues have meant he has not been as dependable an asset as he would have liked. Nevertheless, the 28-year-old defender’s ability to play across the backline has made him a utility man for Liverpool.
The English international has made nearly 250 appearances thus far for Liverpool while providing ten assists. Meanwhile, despite his persistent fitness issues, Gomez’s stock in the market is high, with AC Milan among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the final hours of the summer transfer window.
A man in demand
AC Milan’s interest in Joe Gomez makes sense. The Rossoneri will aim to end the summer transfer window by signing a centre-back after allowing Malick Thiaw to join Newcastle United. While Massimiliano Allegri has several central defenders in his squad, he wants more options to return to the UEFA Champions League.
Several candidates have thus emerged on AC Milan’s radar, and they attempted to sign Manuel Akanji from Manchester City last week. However, the Swiss international wants to remain in England beyond the summer transfer window, with Tottenham Hotspur leading the battle for his signature. So, Gomez is a viable option for AC Milan, with the Rossoneri submitting a bid to secure the Englishman’s services.
The latest update has revealed that the Serie A giants are increasingly optimistic about signing the Liverpool utility man. However, the deal depends on Liverpool securing Marc Guehi’s services. With recent reports claiming that an agreement is close, Gomez will likely move to AC Milan soon.