West Ham United want experienced Liverpool star, player open to Anfield exit. West Ham United have made some big moves this summer under the leadership of new manager Julen Lopetegui.
The Hammers parted ways with David Moyes at the end of last season and gave Lopetegui the responsibility to transform the club and make them a force next season. The new manager has managed to sign some players this summer in order to strengthen the squad.
The east Londoners have signed Max Kilman, Luis Guilherme, Crysencio Summerville and Wes Foderingham this summer and more signings are expected to arrive at the London Stadium. The latest player being eyed by the Hammers is Liverpool defender Joe Gomez, according to HITC.
The Premier League club want to sign an experienced defender and Gomez has plenty of it.
Liverpool’s longest serving player has been playing in the league for almost a decade and his ability to play in a number of different positions can help solve the defensive issues at the London Stadium. Gomez can play as a centre-back, a left-back and a right-back and he has shown consistency playing for the Reds.
The England international has contributed in Liverpool’s Premier League title and Champions League win under former manager Jurgen Klopp. Joe Gomez looks set to leave Liverpool amid interest from West Ham United.
The report has mentioned that the player is unhappy at Anfield and wants to leave the club this summer.
He is upset about being offered to Newcastle United as part of the proposed deal to bring Anthony Gordon to Anfield this summer.
West Ham United face competition from Aston Villa
The Hammers face competition from Aston Villa to sign the defender, who can also provide him the opportunity to play in the Champions League next season which may turn his head. Lopetegui wants to sign a new partner in defense for Kilman and Gomez can be the ideal player for that.
The England defender, who has often been a bit part player at Liverpool, can get plenty of playing time at West Ham. The defender would relish being a part of the ambitious project being built by Lopetegui and the Hammers hierarchy. It is a move that could work for all the parties involvedin the transfer.
