Exclusive: Top European club planning late move for key Liverpool figure Slot, praised as ‘exceptional’

Could Liverpool be set for a defensive reshuffle in the final 36 hours of the summer transfer window?

According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, the Reds have made a £35 million bid for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, with the player reportedly open to joining the Premier League champions. The Guardian’s Ed Aarons added that Palace are holding out for an additional £5 million in bonuses plus a 10% sell-on clause, and could agree to a deal if those conditions are met.

As Liverpool push to finalize a deal for the 25-year-old before Monday’s deadline, they may also face a late approach for one of their current defenders.

AC Milan eyeing Joe Gomez in final transfer hours

Sources close to Empire of the Kop report that AC Milan are considering a move for Joe Gomez after facing uncertainty in their pursuit of Manchester City’s Manuel Akanji. The Liverpool veteran has emerged as a backup option to Villarreal’s Juan Foyth, with his versatility and experience appealing to the Italian club’s recruitment team.

Could Gomez be allowed to leave?

Despite injuries to Jeremie Frimpong and a recently returned Conor Bradley, Arne Slot opted to use Dominik Szoboszlai at right-back in the win over Newcastle—highlighting Gomez’s marginal role under the new head coach. Slot has praised the 28-year-old’s “special” mindset, but the defender has only featured 18 times under him so far.

With Bradley now back and a potential signing of Guehi on the horizon, Gomez’s chances of regular minutes look slim. After a decade at Anfield, it wouldn’t be surprising if he looked for a new challenge, and he remains the kind of player most managers would value in their squad.

If sporting director Richard Hughes can land Guehi soon, Liverpool may be open to letting Gomez leave for Milan. However, if the Guehi deal collapses, a move to the San Siro will likely be off the table—at least until 2026.