Potential Fulham transfer blow revealed on 24-year-old ahead of likely approach

Premier League outfit Liverpool want to tie centre-back Joe Gomez down to a new contract despite his limited involvement this season, according to a report from the Liverpool Echo.

The 24-year-old has been stuck behind the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Joel Matip and Ibrahima Konate in the pecking order at Anfield this term, mainly being consigned to Champions League and domestic cup appearances.

Making just seven league appearances and spending much of the top-tier campaign as an unused substitute, there were whispers that he may have been leaving Liverpool in the summer with Championship champions Fulham one side thought to be monitoring his situation on Merseyside.

This link was first reported by The Sun back in March, with the Reds and the Cottagers establishing a good working relationship after negotiating deals for the likes of Harry Wilson, Neco Williams and Fabio Carvalho over the past year.

And according to journalist Ekrem Konur earlier this week, they will make a formal approach to Jurgen Klopp’s side regarding the services of the 24-year-old, who will be hoping to force his way into Gareth Southgate’s plans for the World Cup later this year.

Playing regularly may be the only way the centre-back can do that and although his potential sale could potentially free up funds to bring others in, his current side are looking to tie him down to fresh terms according to the Liverpool Echo.

The Verdict:

This is a shame for Marco Silva’s side because although a deal may have been seen as unrealistic, it would have been a way for 24-year-old to start every week but continue to remain at the highest level.

As previously mentioned, he will want to be with the Three Lions on the plane to Qatar later this calendar year so this