Joe Gomez has once again reiterated his love for Liverpool during his 10th year at the club but acknowledged that his time at Anfield almost came to an end last summer. The 27-year-old signed for the Reds from Charlton Athletic for a fee of around £4million in the summer of 2015 and remains Liverpool's longest-serving player.

Joe Gomez admits he came close to leaving Liverpool last summer but is delighted that he ended up staying at Anfield. The England defender was on the brink of joining Newcastle United for £45million ($57.

Joe Gomez admitted he could have left Liverpool last summer as he revealed he was pleased to stay at “the best club in the world” and put a possible move to Newcastle behind him. Newcastle made a £45m offer for the defender during a time when Anthony Gordon was of interest to Liverpool.

Joe Gomez's future at Liverpool looked to be in serious doubt during the summer, but the defender now finds himself back in the side as the push for the Premier League title continues

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez has admitted he came very close to leaving Anfield in the summer and moving to Newcastle United.