Joe Gomez on West Ham radar?
West Ham United are reportedly eyeing a move for Liverpool defender Joe Gomez, according to Caught Offside — and it’s a transfer that makes plenty of sense on paper. A Proven Premier League Operator Available on the Cheap Since arriving at Anfield from Charlton, the 28-year-old has built an impressive CV — two Premier League titles, a Champions League, and more. But persistent injury problems have limited him to just 10 Premier League starts across the last two seasons, and with his contract expiring next summer, Liverpool are increasingly likely to cash in this window. Valued at around £13m by Transfermarkt, Gomez is genuinely attainable. The catch? He’s reportedly seeking £4.5m-a-year — a significant ask for a West Ham side currently scrapping in the relegation zone. Where Would Gomez Fit Under Nuno? Gomez’s versatility is arguably his biggest selling point. Naturally a centre-back, he’s equally reliable at right-back and can cover on the left when needed. With West Ham’s fullback options looking thin beyond Wan-Bissaka and Walker-Peters, Nuno Espirito Santo could deploy him in multiple positions — exactly the kind of flexibility a manager fighting relegation desperately needs. The Verdict West Ham face stiff competition — Bayern Munich, AC Milan [...]
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