Speculation is mounting that Aston Villa want to sign Liverpool defender Joe Gomez.
The Liverpool centre-back has found himself on the fringes of Jurgen Klopp’s plans this season.
So far, the Reds boss has given Gomez only 12 minutes of Premier League football.
Even still, Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard won’t be able to get him – but he might just get Nathaniel Phillips.
The Villans need a new central defender after losing Axel Tuanzebe.
And even though Gomez isn’t playing regularly, Liverpool’s crisis of centre-back options last season will make Klopp reluctant to lose someone like the 24-year-old, just incase.
Phillips, however, is dispensable and could well quit the Anfield club this month.
Insane
The towering defender might not be on Gomez’s level, but he’s good enough for Aston Villa.
He was actually Liverpool’s best defender last season, helping Klopp’s side qualify for the Champions League.
In fact, Klopp labelled the big man ‘absolutely insane‘ following a performance at Old Trafford toward the end of last season.
Listen, he isn’t fashionable, but Gerrard won’t care.
The goal for Aston Villa is to sign a top-quality replacement for Tuanzebe.
And although Gomez isn’t a realistic target, Phillips absolutely is and should certainly be pursued.
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