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Joe Gomez is set to undergo a medical at Liverpool on Friday ahead of becoming the Reds’ fourth signing of the summer.

The Charlton Athletic defender is due on Merseyside in the next 24 hours, after Liverpool triggered a release clause in the Londoner’s contract, which will enable them to sign him for an initial £3.5m.

The ECHO revealed earlier this week that the 18-year-old, who can play as a right back or centre back, had chosen to join the Reds, despite strong interest from a host of Premier League and European clubs, including Arsenal, Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund.

Gallery: Joe Gomez

Gomez, an England U19 international, has enjoyed a breakthrough season with Charlton last term, making 24 appearances for the Addicks.

Liverpool have tracked his development extensively over the past three years, with head of recruitment Dave Fallows and chief scout Barry Hunter instrumental. Reds boss Brendan Rodgers has also received glowing reports from Sean O’Driscoll, the England U19 coach.

Gomez will follow James Milner, Danny Ings and Adam Bogdan, all of whom will move to Anfield as free agents next month, and could soon be joined by Nathaniel Clyne, withLiverpool increasingly confident of signing of the Southampton full-back, valued by his club at £15m.

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