In a behind-the-scenes clip, Hammers midfielder Rice can be seen talking with Gomez and Liverpool team-mate Curtis Jones. The trio can be viewed laughing together as they discuss the clash, in which Rice won Man of the Match and Gomez conceded a penalty.
As they culminate their conversation, Rice turns to Gomez and exclaims: “Joe! See you soon, yeah?”
Liverpool fans can speculate over the comment, with Rice previously being linked with a transfer to Anfield. The 23-year-old is a reported target for the majority of the Big Six Premier League clubs.
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Glass-half-full Reds supporters might conclude that Rice was hinting at a blockbuster January transfer. West Ham are believed to have slapped a price tag north of £100m on his head.
Although a premium fee, Liverpool are likely to be able to afford such a price. It is also understood that Klopp is keen to reinvigorate his midfield with a couple of signings over the coming transfer window.
Both Rice and England midfield partner Jude Bellingham are two of the names strongly suggested with being on Liverpool’s shortlist. However, there will be plenty of competition for the duo, with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City both viewed as potential destinations.
In the behind-the-scenes video, which was posted to Liverpool’s official YouTube, Rice might instead have been alluding to the upcoming England World Cup squad. Aside from the penalty he conceded for a clumsy challenge on Jarrod Bowen, Gomez has been in excellent form for Liverpool since returning to full fitness.
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The former Charlton centre-back has formed a fruitful partnership with Virgil van Dijk over the years. But the pair have never been able to put together a lengthy string of games due to injury.
Gomez has made 11 appearances this season, appearing to overcome the injury issues that have plagued his last couple of years. A fully fit version of the 25-year-old remains a favourite of Gareth Southgate’s and will likely travel to Qatar.
His inclusion is also likely due to the large number of defensive injuries Southgate must deal with before he names his tournament squad. Reece James and Kyle Walker are both in a race to be fit for the competition – with Gomez able to play both at right-back and on the right of a back three where James and Walker have previously featured for the Three Lions.
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