Steven Gerrard could reportedly return to his old stomping grounds at Liverpool once again in an effort to strengthen his squad at Al-Ettifaq.
Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column, Ben Jacobs revealed that the 43-year-old held a three-hour transfer meeting with the Dammam club’s hierarchy in which a number of potential targets were discussed.
Joe Gomez is believed to be among the names mentioned, as is his Anfield team-mate Joel Matip and former Reds winger Ryan Kent.
The journalist suggested that some of them could have been suggested with a view to trying to convince Jordan Henderson to stay at Al-Ettifaq, amid reports that the former Liverpool captain wants to leave Saudi Arabia after just six months.
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If Gerrard and Al-Ettifaq think they have any realistic hope of luring Gomez to the Middle East this month, they may think again.
Liverpool are currently in the midst of a defensive injury crisis that has sidelined their three senior full-backs – Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas – leaving the Reds’ number 2 as a back-up on the left flank in recent times. matches.
The £85,000-a-week defender (Capology) has become a crucial part of Jurgen Klopp’s squad to cover the spate of absences, with the club’s longest-serving current player putting in some very impressive performances in his time. need.
Al-Ettifaq may try to make Gomez a tempting offer just as he did with Henderson, but Liverpool will surely reject any approach for the 26-year-old and our former captain’s apparent eagerness to leave Saudi Arabia. Arabia should also serve as a warning.
Gerrard could still get some of the names he discussed in that transfer meeting, but right now it seems incredibly unlikely that the Reds’ master of defensive versatility will be one of them.
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