Liverpool defender Joe Gomez will have a lot of takers this summer, claims journalist Pete O'Rourke.

The 24-year-old has been on the periphery at Anfield this season and is now being linked with a move away.

What is the latest news involving Gomez?

According to 90min, Gomez is hoping Liverpool will allow him to leave the club in the next transfer window as he looks to increase his chances of making England's World Cup squad.

The same report states that several Premier League teams are interested in his signature, so the centre-back will not be short of suitors if Jurgen Klopp does grant his request this summer.

Leicester City, Tottenham, Newcastle United and West Ham are the English top-flight outfits that are thought to be interested in recruiting Gomez.

This season, the £22.5m-rated Liverpool star has made just five appearances in the Premier League, making it no surprise that he is eyeing up an exit.

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What has O'Rourke said about Gomez?

O'Rourke is expecting the teams who are being linked with Gomez to have a serious look at him when the transfer window opens, telling GIVEMESPORT that the former Charlton Athletic man is a quality centre-back.

Speaking to GMS, the transfer insider said: "I'm sure there'll be a lot of takers for Joe Gomez, who obviously had his bad luck with injuries last season with Liverpool.

"But on his day and when fit, I think he's a top-quality centre-back, and I'm sure all those clubs would be looking at him if Liverpool do decide to let him move on."

Who should Gomez join?

The aforementioned teams all have their appeal. If they all do end up making offers for Gomez in the summer, then the 6 ft 2 England international really will be spoilt for choice.

Leicester, Tottenham, West Ham and Newcastle all have good and experienced coaches, especially Spurs following Antonio Conte's arrival in November, while the first three of that quartet have been challenging for European football in recent seasons.

The same cannot be said of Newcastle, but the Magpies are now operating on serious money and can hand out large wages after their Saudi Arabian-backed takeover, which could be enticing.

Taking everything into account, though, West Ham probably look like the best choice for Gomez. They have a good chance of qualifying for Europe again next season, while David Moyes should be able to give him game time, something that may not be a guarantee at Tottenham, who already have the likes of Cristian Romero and Eric Dier and continue to be linked with other central defenders.