Liverpool targets Premier League centre-backs after Gomez injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 4:15 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Liverpool is reportedly exploring options for new centre-backs following Joe Gomez's injury during a recent match against Sunderland. The club is currently without senior defenders, with Virgil van Dijk and Giovanni Leoni also unavailable. Young defenders Mor Talla Ndiaye and Ifeanyi Ndukwe featured in the game, but Ndukwe will not remain due to work permit issues. Liverpool's recruitment team is considering John Stones, Ezri Konsa, Levi Colwill, and Micky van de Ven as potential signings. However, the latter two may not be available due to the policies of their current clubs. The urgency for Liverpool to act stems from Gomez's injury history and the status of other defenders under contract.
- •Joe Gomez injured in a win against Sunderland
- •Liverpool lacks veteran centre-backs currently
- •John Stones seen as a top target due to free agency
- •Ezri Konsa, Levi Colwill, and Micky van de Ven are monitored
- •Ndukwe will not stay at the club this season
- 4:15 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Liverpool have several Premier League centre-backs on their radar after Gomez injury blow
"Liverpool reportedly have a few current Premier League defenders in mind as they seek to address one problematic position in Andoni Iraola’s squad.The Reds are currently without any of their senior ...
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