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.

The Lowdown: Gomez previously linked with Villa

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.

The Latest: Gerrard tipped to reignite Gomez interest

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.”

The Verdict: Fantastic target

Gomez could prove to be a fantastic signing for Gerrard’s side. At just 24, the has a wealth of experience - he has featured in 83 Premier League matches and played on Europe’s biggest stage, having secured a Champions League title, Club World Cup and Super Cup among 34 continental and global appearances.

Jurgen Klopp has always been full of praise for Gomez, with one of the manager's biggest claims describing the 24-year-old as a ‘sensational footballer’. Therefore, it does not come as a surprise that Gerrard is trying to entice the defender to Villa Park ahead of a proposed transfer.

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