AC Milan prepare summer transfer offer for Liverpool defender Joe Gomez
Liverpool defender Joe Gomez is open to a summer move to Serie A as AC Milan prepare a formal proposal for the 28-year-old.
The England international has just one year remaining on his current contract at Anfield.
As the longest-serving player in the current squad, his potential departure would mark the end of an 11-year association with the Merseyside club.
Turkish side Besiktas are also reportedly monitoring the situation, though the Italian giants appear to be leading the pursuit.
Overcoming persistent injury struggles
The former Charlton Athletic prospect has seen much of his career disrupted by severe fitness issues.
He has been restricted to just six Premier League starts this season as his team battle to secure Champions League qualification.
Despite these setbacks, the versatile defender has remained a reliable and popular figure whenever called upon.
The Rossoneri previously attempted to secure his signature last summer, but the deal collapsed when Liverpool failed to acquire Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace.
Uncertainty surrounds Anfield defence
A potential exit for the veteran would further complicate an already uncertain defensive situation for the Premier League side.
Ibrahima Konate is approaching the end of his deal this summer with no extension agreed, while Virgil van Dijk is contracted until 2027.
Recent £26m acquisition Giovanni Leoni has spent the entire campaign sidelined with an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Defensive reinforcements are arriving in the form of Jeremy Jacquet, who will link up with his new teammates this summer following a £55m January switch from Rennes.
Considering a fresh start
Speaking recently about his future, the defensive stalwart refused to commit to staying in England next season.
“I think anything can happen, I don’t know is the honest answer,” he admitted.
“I’ve only got a year left so I don’t know, but whatever is meant to be will be, I guess.”
“But I’m so grateful to have had this time here at this club. I’ll always be grateful to have had 11 years at a place like this.”
Across his lengthy spell on Merseyside, the versatile back-line operator has amassed 272 appearances and provided 12 assists, though he still awaits his first senior goal.
