Aston Villa: £9m star could fit 'specific profile' Gerrard wants at Villa Park

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard is seeking a new left-back who fits ‘a very specific profile’ amid Villa Park interest in Sergio Gomez, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

The Midlands giants have been busy during the summer transfer window – with Philippe Coutinho, Boubacar Kamara, Diego Carlos and Robin Olsen penning terms – but Gomez could become a fifth close season addition.

According to The Athletic, Gomez has worked his way onto Villa’s radar and they have been monitoring his development at Anderlecht.

The report suggests the 21-year-old is being viewed as a cheaper alternative to other targets pinpointed by Gerrard, who is preparing for his first full season at the helm after taking charge last November.

Gerrard is seeking an understudy to first-choice left-back Lucas Digne, who made the £25million move from Everton in January.

It comes after Matt Targett made his loan switch to Newcastle United permanent when a £15million deal was struck last month.

Jones has previously told GIVEMESPORT that Gomez has caught the attention of numerous clubs thanks to his impressive performances for Belgian giants Anderlecht.

Jones believes Villa have turned their attentions towards Gomez after struggling to identify a left-back who will be willing to play second fiddle to Digne.

The transfer insider feels Gerrard is determined to bolster his options in the position and has a clear vision of the qualities he wants any fresh faces to have.

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When asked whether Gomez could be the solution while the Midlands club are finding it difficult to sign an understudy to Digne, Jones told GIVEMESPORT: “I don’t know too much about him personally, but it does seem to