Milan drop Joe Gomez pursuit due to lack of Liverpool approval | OneFootball

Reports in Italy suggest that Milan have already dropped their pursuit of England defender Joe Gomez despite having a verbal agreement with the player, as Liverpool have not sanctioned his sale on the final day of the summer transfer window.

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Milan deal for Liverpool’s Gomez off already

Reports on deadline day claimed that Milan had an agreement on personal terms in place with Gomez.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 15: Joe Gomez of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Bournemouth at Anfield on August 15, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

However, the 28-year-old, who has spent the last 10 years at Anfield, is no longer expected to make the move to San Siro this window, as Liverpool have not authorised his sale according to reports from Gianluca Di Marzio.

Even if the Rossoneri continued to negotiate a deal with Liverpool, there are concerns that there is no longer adequate time to arrange a medical and the other formalities of a transfer.

Di Marzio suggests that part of the issue is that Liverpool have not yet found an agreement to sign England international Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace. Gomez would only be considered surplus to requirements if Liverpool bring in another central defender before the close of the transfer window later this evening.

The situation leaves Milan looking at alternative options, with reports that they will look to secure a deal for 19-year-old Wolfsburg defender David Odugu.