Former AC Milan sporting director Igli Tare has revealed that Liverpool withdrew from an agreement to sell Joe Gomez during the final stages of the summer 2025 transfer window.
The Italian club were waiting for Liverpool to complete their proposed signing of Marc Guéhi from Crystal Palace before finalising Gomez's move to San Siro.
However, Guéhi's transfer collapsed, prompting Liverpool to retain the England international.
Tare's comments provide fresh insight into Milan's unsuccessful pursuit of the defender, whose Liverpool contract expires in June 2027.
Igli Tare explains why Joe Gomez deal collapsed
Speaking on Sky Sport Italia's Calcio Unplugged, Tare confirmed that Milan had reached an agreement with Liverpool.
However, the deal depended on the Premier League club securing Guéhi as a replacement.
"When Marc Guéhi's move from Crystal Palace to Liverpool collapsed at the last minute, Liverpool pulled out," Tare explained.
"We had been waiting only for that move for us to sign the paperwork."
The former Milan director also revealed that the club had considered Manuel Akanji, who instead joined Inter.
With time running out, Milan signed young defender David Odogu.
Gomez consequently remained at Anfield, while Guéhi stayed at Crystal Palace before moving to Manchester City in January 2026.
Tare's account confirms that negotiations had advanced considerably, although the documents for Gomez's transfer had not yet been signed.
Gomez approaches final months of Liverpool contract
Gomez remains a Liverpool player, but his long-term future is uncertain.
The 29-year-old's current contract runs until 30 June 2027, and no extension has been announced.
His involvement under Andoni Iraola has been limited during the 2026-27 campaign.
The defender has made eight appearances across all competitions, including three brief Premier League outings.
If he does not sign a new contract, eligible overseas clubs could discuss a pre-contract agreement with him from January.
Milan's previous interest makes the Italian club a possible future destination, but there is no confirmation of renewed talks.
Furthermore, Tare left Milan in May 2026, meaning the director responsible for the original agreement is no longer overseeing recruitment.
For now, his revelations concern a transfer that almost happened rather than a deal currently being negotiated.
Key Points
- Tare confirmed Milan had an agreement with Liverpool to sign Gomez in summer 2025.
- Liverpool withdrew after their proposed move for Marc Guéhi collapsed.
- Gomez's contract expires in June 2027, but renewed Milan interest is unconfirmed.
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