Man Utd and Tottenham in battle to sign Ángel Gomes
manchester united They are supposedly in a battle with Tottenham Hotspur on a deal to sign LOSC Lille star Angel Gomes this summer, according to transfer journalist Graeme Bailey.
Having qualified through the Red Devils' youth system, the 23-year-old decided to leave Old Trafford in 2020 after failing to play regular first-team football.
Joining Les Dogues as a free agent, the Englishman initially took some time to adapt to his new surroundings, but this season he has been enjoying a promising campaign in the French top flight, guiding his team to a top-four finish and qualify for the Champions League next season.
Report about TBR Soccer, Exterior wall has stated that Manchester United have closely followed Gomes' development and, after being impressed by his performances, are now thinking about bringing the Englishman back to the club.
Battle
However, the journalist says that Tottenham have also been closely monitoring Gomes' performances before making a possible bid to secure his signature in the next transfer window.
Exterior wall He also states that, apart from Man Utd and Tottenham, western ham United, Aston VillaBorussia Dortmund and AC Milan are also interested in signing him. Man Utd or Spurs will therefore face stiff competition to secure any potential deal for him this summer.
The Lille star, valued at around £19 million Transfer market – is set to enter the final year of his current contract, so Les Dogues could decide to cash in on him this summer for fear of losing him for free next year.
Gomes is a versatile midfielder as he can play anywhere in the middle of the park. He is technically sound, can make passes between the lines, has a good eye for long distance passes and also works hard out of possession.
The Englishman is a talented player and has great potential, so he would be a shrewd signing for Man Utd or Tottenham if either club buy him.
However, it will be interesting to see if the north London club or the record first division The champions finally choose to take a concrete approach to sign Gomes in the next transfer window.
