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Liverpool Set £25m Valuation as Premier League Clubs Circle Long-Serving Defender

Joe Gomez has come to represent a quietly dignified thread of continuity in Liverpool’s era of success. The last man standing from the squad inherited by Jürgen Klopp in 2015, Gomez is now facing a pivotal juncture in his career. According to Empire of the Kop, the club are prepared to part ways with the 28-year-old this summer, should he seek pastures new.

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This is not a dramatic curtain call or a forced departure. Rather, it reflects a mutual understanding between a player who has given a decade of service and a club in transition under Arne Slot.

Liverpool open to Gomez exit

The report suggests FSG have placed a £25 million valuation on Gomez, with eight Premier League clubs reportedly interested. Newcastle, Aston Villa, Everton, West Ham, Bournemouth and the newly promoted trio of Leeds, Burnley and Sunderland are said to be monitoring the situation closely.

Some of those clubs are believed to view that figure as negotiable, while Gomez himself is said to be open to a move, especially if it means more regular first-team football.

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In truth, the England international has endured a frustrating campaign. Injury setbacks limited him to just 17 appearances last season, totalling fewer than 900 minutes. Though those performances often showed his customary composure and positional versatility, the rhythm and consistency that defined his partnership with Virgil van Dijk during the 2019/20 title-winning season were absent.

Slot praises mentality and impact

Arne Slot, who took the reins following Klopp’s departure last summer, has reportedly been full of praise for Gomez’s professionalism. He hailed the defender’s “outstanding” display in Liverpool’s win over Brighton in November and applauded his mentality, stating that he “always makes himself available” when needed.

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Yet with Quansah potentially involved in a player-plus-cash deal for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz, Liverpool may be braced for significant defensive restructuring this summer. That heightens the risk of thinning their centre-back depth should Gomez also move on.

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Legacy beyond trophies

What makes this decision more nuanced is Gomez’s legacy. He is not just a name on the squad list. He has been a vital component in Liverpool’s modern trophy haul—Champions League, Premier League, Club World Cup, and multiple domestic cups.

He may not score goals (none in 241 appearances), but his contribution cannot be measured in goals alone. He’s often been the one covering, stepping in, adjusting. A modern utility defender in the truest sense.

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For Liverpool supporters, the prospect of Joe Gomez leaving stirs a quiet sadness. Not because it’s unjustified—his playing time has clearly diminished—but because he symbolises so much of the recent era. He arrived before the trophies, helped build the team that won them, and did so without ever demanding the spotlight.

At 28, he’s not past it. In fact, his adaptability and experience make him a valuable asset, particularly when Liverpool are entering a summer of strategic transition. Quansah could be used in a deal, Matip is gone, and Van Dijk isn’t getting younger. Can we really afford to let another centre-back walk?

There’s also the emotional angle. Few players evoke such consistent goodwill. If Gomez were to stay and finally score that elusive first goal at Anfield, the roar would be deafening. If he goes, it will be with nothing but gratitude and respect.

But in an ideal world, he stays. Not as a starter every week, but as a cornerstone of character, one of the few who truly understands what it took to lift Liverpool back to the summit. Some things, after all, are worth more than market value.