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Chelsea have made contact with Liverpool over the potential transfer of defender Joe Gomez, according to reports. The Blues are looking to strengthen their backline and have identified the England international as a prime target.
Chelsea‘s Interest in Gomez
Chelsea‘s interest in Gomez comes as no surprise, given the defender’s impressive performances for Liverpool over the past few seasons. The 23-year-old has established himself as one of the top centre-backs in the Premier League, and his ability to play both in the heart of the defence and at right-back has made him an attractive option for Frank Lampard‘s side.
Liverpool‘s Stance on Gomez
Liverpool are understood to be reluctant to sell Gomez, who has been an integral part of the team’s success under Jurgen Klopp. The Reds have already lost Dejan Lovren to Zenit St Petersburg this summer, and selling Gomez would leave them with just three senior centre-backs in Virgil van Dijk, Joel Matip and Joe Matip.
Chelsea‘s Transfer Plans
Chelsea have been busy in the transfer market this summer, signing Hakim Ziyech from Ajax, Timo Werner from RB Leipzig and Ben Chilwell from Leicester City. The Blues are also closing in on the signing of Thiago Silva from Paris Saint-Germain, and the addition of Gomez would further strengthen their defensive options.
Conclusion
While Chelsea‘s interest in Gomez is clear, it remains to be seen whether Liverpool will be willing to sell the defender. The Reds have a strong squad and are not under pressure to sell, which could make negotiations difficult for the Blues. However, Chelsea‘s determination to strengthen their backline could lead to a significant offer for Gomez in the coming weeks.
