Liverpool have completed the signing of England youth international Joe Gomez from Charlton for a fee of £3.5m, Sky sources understand.
The 18-year-old, who made 21 appearances for Charlton in the Sky Bet Championship last season, has signed a five-year contract with Brendan Rodgers’ side.
Liverpool are thought to have beaten off competition from a number of Premier League sides for the highly coveted centre-back, who has been a regular fixture through the England youth age groups.
The Catford-born teenager was part of the England U17 side that won the 2014 European Championships in Malta and is part of the current England U19 squad managed by Sean O’Driscoll.
The young defender becomes the fourth Liverpool signing this summer, following the arrivals of James Milner, Danny Ings and Adam Bogdan. Belgian striker Divock Origi will also link-up with the club after being immediately loaned back to Lille following an £11m move last summer.
Gomez’s arrival could spell the end of Sebastian Coates’ Liverpool career. The Uruguayan played a key role in helping Sunderland retain their Premier League status last season and is reportedly a transfer target for Black Cats boss Dick Advocaat.
Liverpool have made a brisk start to recruitment ahead of next season and are also expected to renew their efforts to sign Southampton and England full-back Nathaniel Clyne.
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