Joe Gomez emerges as transfer target for Premier League rival

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesJoe GomezJoe Gomez has been at Liverpool since 2015 and is one of the club's longest-serving players, but his Anfield future looks uncertain as reported interest from Aston Villa and others growsJoe Gomez could be on his way out of Liverpool(Image: Liverpool FC, Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Liverpool defender Joe Gomez has 'emerged as a target' for Premier League rivals Aston Villa as he edges closer to an Anfield departure. The center-back has just one year remaining on his deal at Anfield, with an exit appearing to be the most probable outcome for the defender.Gomez will certainly not be lacking in potential suitors should he opt to leave Merseyside.

Gomez, 29, arrived at Liverpool from Charlton Athletic in 2015 and has since gone on to rack up 274 appearances for the club, though he is yet to find the back of the net.Speaking earlier this season, he cast doubt over his long-term future at the club, saying: "I think anything can happen. I've only got a year left on my contract, so I don't know."Whatever's meant to be will be, but I'm so grateful to have had this time here at this club.

All I can do is be thankful and we'll see."Salah and Robertson are already due to leave Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Should he depart, Gomez would be the latest long-standing player to exit this summer. Reports have indicated that the Scottish defender is moving closer to a switch to Tottenham Hotspur.Joe Gomez has just a year remaining on his Liverpool deal(Image: Getty Images)Robertson reached an agreement with the North London club some time ago but held off until they had secured their top-flight status.