Steven Gerrard has targeted Liverpool defender Joe Gomez as he plots an overhaul of his Aston Villa defence.
The Anfield legend has seen his side’s poor defensive record undermine the club’s hopes of finishing in the top half of the table this season. Gerrard wants to reshape his squad into one capable of competing for a European place next season and wants to bring in a new centre-half and a central midfielder.
He was beaten to the signing of Rodrigo Bentancur by Spurs last summer but hopes to address that position this time around. Gomez is fourth-choice centre back at Liverpool this season, despite the esteem in which he is held at the club.
