Liverpool have reportedly made an approach and it signals the end of a long-serving Red.
Is this the final few games of Joe Gomez’s Liverpool career? It’s starting to look that way, with the defender entering the final year of his deal.
Gomez nearly left Liverpool last summer and almost certainly would have if Marc Guehi had signed. Instead, that deal collapsed and the Reds' centre-back couldn't depart.
But this summer? It feels incredibly likely that Liverpool sell. They've already signed a new defender in Jeremy Jacquet and now they're looking at a new senior centre-back in Mamadou Mbow.
RMC Sport claim Liverpool have made an initial approach for the Paris FC defender. At 26, he’d be a senior signing by recent standards, rather than one for the future like Jacquet and Giovanni Leoni.
And that points to Mbow being a Gomez replacement. It's unlikely that he'd replace Ibrahima Konate, given Mbow is not of the standing to be a regular starter for Liverpool.
But a squad rotation option? That makes a lot of sense. And it almost certainly signals the end for Liverpool's longest-serving player.
Joe Gomez: Situation Summary
Liverpool Performance and Stats
As of 5 May 2026, Joe Gomez remains a versatile squad player for Liverpool, though his involvement has been primarily limited to substitute appearances under Arne Slot. The 28-year-old has made 18 Premier League appearances this season, logging 519 minutes and contributing two assists. His most recent involvement was a brief three-minute cameo in the 3–1 win over Crystal Palace on 25 April; he remained an unused substitute in the 3–2 defeat to Manchester United on 3 May. Gomez has faced recurring minor fitness issues, including a curious incident in the Champions League loss to PSG on 14 April where he was substituted just 22 minutes after coming on because he felt unable to maintain high-intensity sprinting.
Transfer Speculation and Future
Gomez is approaching a significant juncture in his Liverpool career, with reports suggesting he could be part of a summer defensive overhaul. While he remains a valued homegrown asset capable of playing across the backline, his sporadic game time has led to links with several Premier League clubs. Aston Villa and Newcastle United have previously monitored his situation, and with Liverpool reportedly pursuing new defensive targets like Mamadou Mbow, Gomez may seek a move to secure regular first-team football.
International Standing
Despite his limited minutes at club level, Gomez remains in the conversation for Thomas Tuchel’s England squad. He was included in various predicted squads earlier this spring due to his experience and versatility. However, his lack of consistent starts for Liverpool makes him a "bubble" player for the final 2026 World Cup roster, with competition fierce among English centre-backs and full-backs.
