‘Keep an eye on’ – Gerrard eyeing ‘sensational footballer’ as Villa seek ‘top class centre-back’

As per GiveMeSport, Daily Mail journalist Tom Collomosse has tipped Aston Villa to reignite their interest in Liverpool defender Joe Gomez and seek an agreement over the transfer once the summer window opens.

Villa have struggled defensively of late, having conceded three goals to Leeds United in a thrilling draw last week and losing 1-0 to 17th-placed Newcastle United on Sunday.

With Ezri Konsa suspended, new arrival Calum Chambers was thrown into the starting XI against the Magpies. With just four Premier League appearances under the 27-year-old’s belt this season, this illustrates Villa’s lack of depth and experience at centre-back.

As a result, it does not come as a surprise that Gerrard’s side were linked with Liverpool’s Joe Gomez during the January window.

The 24-year-old has slipped down the Reds’ ranks this season following Ibrahima Konate’s arrival and with Joel Matip sustaining fitness and form for a prolonged run of games. Consequently, the Cameroonian has pushed Gomez out of Jurgen Klopp’s starting XI, with the England international having played just 12 minutes of top-flight football this term.

Collomosse has tipped Gerrard and Villa to reignite their interest in Gomez in a bid to come to an agreement with Liverpool once the summer transfer window opens. Speaking to GiveMeSport, the journalist claimed:

“I think he looks like that ideal type of player to go into somewhere like Villa at the end of the season.

“They’re looking for a top class centre-back and although he’s still improving in some ways, Joe Gomez is an England international, Premier League champion and played in the best competitions.

“I think that’s definitely one to keep an eye on for the summer.”

Gomez could prove to be a fantastic signing