Brighton confirm 'interest' in Liverpool defender Joe Gomez: 'I'd like to think we are very much in the running'
- Brighton boss Chris Hughton confirms he has enquired about Joe Gomez
- The defender returned last season after 13 months a string of injuries
- The Seagulls saw former target Aaron Mooy join Huddersfield on Friday
Brighton boss Chris Hughton has declared an interest in taking Liverpool's Joe Gomez on loan.
The Seagulls would like to sign Gomez, 20, on a season-long loan to bolster their ranks in defence and have 'registered' their interest at Anfield, says Hughton.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will take a look at the majority of the club's youngsters throughout pre-season before deciding on who will be allowed to go out on loan.
Brighton boss Chris Hughton has declared an interest in taking Liverpool's Joe Gomez on loan
The Seagulls want Gomez on a long-term loan and have 'registered' an interest, says Hughton
'We've registered our interest but he's not our player. It will be up to Liverpool,' Hughton told The Argus. 'I'd like to think we are very much in the running.'
Last season saw Gomez make just three first-team appearances for Liverpool in total after a 13-month layoff punctuated by a number of serious injuries.
The versatile defender joined Liverpool from Charlton in the summer of 2015 for £3.5million.
Last season Gomez made just three appearances for Liverpool after a 13-month lay-off
Brighton saw midfield transfer target Aaron Mooy complete a permanent move to Huddersfield on Friday.
The Australian international was on loan at the John Smith's Stadium last season and opted to rejoin his former club after Brighton cooled their interest.
The Seagulls have also been linked with Arsenal full-back Kieran Gibbs in recent weeks.
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