Richard Hughes wants £25m to sell Liverpool double title-winner

Liverpool are in the midst of a centre-back shakeup.

That process was begun last summer when Richard Hughes decided to pay £26m for Parma’s Giovanni Leoni. Jarell Quansh was sold to Bayer Leverkusen meanwhile - and the overhaul showed no sign of abating in January.

Smart deals were done for some of the best emerging centre-backs in world football in Mor Talla Ndiaye and Ifeanyi Ndukwe. A move for Noah Adekoya was also concluded.

But the biggest deal of all came in the shape of Jeremy Jacquet. The Rennes man officially comes on board next summer when his £62m transfer goes through.

Joe Gomez deal will cost £25m

We do expect to see some outgoings too as Richard Hughes and Arne Slot drastically alter the heart of the defence.

Ibrahima Konate looks set to be lost in less than ideal circumstances with the Frenchman now destined to depart on a free.

The future of Joe Gomez is also very much up in the air. The England man, 28, is out of contract in 2027 and it would be a surprise if the club opened talks over a new deal.

A useful squad player, Gomez hasn’t been able to nail down a key role in the team under Arne Slot - and fitness issues have heavily affected his availability.

It would be understandable therefore if the Premier League champions entertained offers for the versatile defender.

Atletico Madrid ask about Joe Gomez

Next summer represents the final chance Liverpool have to offload Gomez before his value reduces to nothing a year later. And a report from Spain has now detailed the Reds’ asking price for Gomez - amid links with Atletico Madrid.

Liverpool have quoted Atletico £25m according to the report in Fichajes - although the Rojiblancos are hopeful of doing a deal at much less than that - around £9m to £13m.

What happens next remains to be seen. Gomez is Liverpool’s longest-serving player - but could be on the way out as a period of renewal is taking place around him. A bargain move to Atletico Madrid could now beckon.

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