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Liverpool have made a transfer U-turn after deciding to keep hold of Joe Gomez.

The defender has been linked with a summer move to join Anfield legend Steven Gerrard at Aston Villa, but newly-appointed sporting director Julian Ward would like to keep hold of him. That has kicked off negotiations for a new contract in order to tie Gomez down to a new long-term deal.

It comes as Roberto Firmino's potential departure could pose something of a tactical problem for Reds boss Jurgen Klopp. And Liverpool's shirt numbers for the forthcoming season have been confirmed – with Harvey Elliott and Ben Davies set to wear new numbers.

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New sports director Julian Ward took over from outgoing manager Michael Edwards at Anfield, and he is currently trying to lock down Joe Gomez on a new contract.

Gomez, 25, is in negotiations for a new contract to fend off interest from clubs such as Aston Villa, Mirror Football understands. The Reds defender has struggled to force himself into the first-team picture at Anfield but is highly regarded by Jurgen Klopp and his staff.

And Gomez is now locked in negotiations with Liverpool to prolong his stay at the club as his current deal is due to expire in 2024.

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