Pundit tips Aston Villa to sign ‘upset’ Gomez in loan-to-buy deal this January
Frank McAvennie has backed Aston Villa to sign Joe Gomez on loan from Liverpool in January.
The former Villains striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, claims the defender would need to be convinced in order to make the move.
On Wednesday (22 December), Gregg Evans of the Athletic reported Gomez, 24, is admired by Aston Villa as they prioritise the signing of a centre-back.
The defender has only made 10 appearances in all competitions for Jurgen Klopp’s men this season.
McAvennie claims Gomez may be more open to joining Villa on loan so he can earn another chance at a starting position for Liverpool.
“Would he leave Liverpool for Villa? He would need convincing,” McAvennie told Football Insider correspondent Ben Wild.
“If anyone can do that, Gerrard can. I’m sure he still has links with Villa.
“Gomez is a quality player and good enough to be playing for Liverpool but he’s had to take a back seat this season.
“He’s probably upset by that. Maybe he wants game time. If he does, maybe a loan deal could happen.
“A loan with the option to buy makes sense. He could go out and prove to Liverpool why he should be starting.
“But then he also has the chance to join Villa if it goes well. For me, that makes more sense.”
Steven Gerrard’s current central defensive options are Tyrone Mings, Ezri Konsa, Kortney Hause and Axel Tunazebe.
Villa currently sit 11th in the Premier League table, 11 points clear of the relegation zone.
In other news, six clubs have made moves to sign an Aston Villa player made available for a January move.