Brighton had considered a deal for Joe Gomez, but Liverpool indicated that they were only willing to allow the 28-year-old English defender to leave on a permanent basis, and he will now stay with the club for at least another six months. Liverpool had also engaged in discussions with AC Milan; however, time constraints hindered the finalization of a deal before the transfer window closed. Furthermore, Crystal Palace had shown interest in Gomez during their negotiations for Marc Guehi, but no agreement was finalized. Despite Brighton's interest, Gomez is set to remain at Liverpool, where he is under contract until 2027. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value stands at €20 million.