Chelsea target £45m Liverpool star still ‘exploring options’ after opening day omission

Chelsea are among the sides showing an interest in Liverpool star Joe Gomez after the centre-back was not included in Arne Slot s squad for their clash with Ipswich on Saturday.

but Gomez watched from home as Jarell Quansah partnered Virgil van Dijk at centre-back in the first half before Ibrahima Konate replaced the academy graduate in the second.

Gomez reportedly came close to a switch to Newcastle for £45m during Euro 2024 as part of a deal that would have seen Anthony Gordon move to Anfield, but negotiations broke down in the final stages.

The Magpies could still reignite their interest but they ve made a number of bids for Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi, and should they get that deal over the line are unlikely to table another offer for Gomez.

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