Reliable Liverpool journalist admits key man from last season could leave the club this month

Liverpool could still part ways with Joe Gomez over the next month as the defender was close to joining Newcastle in late June as the Reds attempted to bring Anthony Gordon the other way. 

According to The Athletic’s James Pearce, negotiations over the sale of Gomez were so advanced that payment terms were even discussed. Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes had agreed to sell the England star for £45m based on Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon heading in the opposite direction for £75m ...