West Ham Offered Second Chance on Liverpool Star

West Ham are being named as an option for Liverpool defender Joe Gomez, according to reports this morning.

The versatile England international is believed to be surplus to requirements at Anfield as Arne Slot continues his Liverpool revamp. Now, Football Insider are claiming inside knowledge that Gomez would consider a move to West Ham this summer.

The Hammers have been linked with the 28-year-old—who carries a valuation of around £25 million—since the end of last season. However, central defence is not currently a priority for the club.

If and when Nayef Aguerd departs the London Stadium, a replacement will certainly be signed. But for now, West Ham remain focused on signing a striker and a midfielder before committing serious funds to a position that is already well stocked.

Just because the board have agreed to inject funds into the transfer coffers doesn’t mean they’ll be in a hurry to blow a large chunk on defence.

In fact, a winger and a wing-back are both higher on the list of priorities—and I’d be surprised if Gomez ends up at West Ham anytime soon.

That said, Liverpool are reportedly still in talks over a move for Crystal Palace and England centre-back Marc Guéhi, which could further limit Gomez’s opportunities next season.