Tottenham are considering signing former Manchester United star Angel Gomes
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering a move to sign the former Manchester United The star Angel Gomes, according to the transfer journalist Graeme Bailey.
After coming through the Red Devils' youth system, the 24-year-old opted to leave Old Trafford as a free agent after struggling to find a regular place in the first team.
Having joined LOSC Lille, he has begun to show his qualities of late and as a result has been called up by new caretaker manager Lee Carsley to the England squad for the September international break.
Reporting on HITC, Outer wall He has stated that Tottenham have been closely monitoring Gomes' development over the past few years and, after being impressed by him, are now interested in signing him.
The north London club were looking to sign a dynamic midfielder last summer despite having already signed Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall, but were unable to find the perfect fit at the time and are now planning to sign Gomes.
Gomes to Tottenham
The Englishman's current contract with Lille expires at the end of this season, so Spurs can secure his signing on a free transfer next summer if the midfielder does not sign an extension in the coming months.
The former Manchester United player, valued at around £21m by Transfer marketStar is a versatile midfielder, as he can play in any position in the middle of the park. He is technically sound, can dribble past opposing defenders in tight areas, has the ability to make passes between the lines and has a good eye for long-distance passes.
Spurs have a transfer policy that is all about signing young, talented players and Gomes fits perfectly into that category. It will therefore be interesting to see if the north London club ultimately opt to make a concrete approach to secure his signature next year.
Meanwhile, Tottenham have had an inconsistent start to the season, as although they put in impressive performances in the first three games of the season, Premier LeagueThey have only managed to win one match.
The Lilywhites have entered the international break following a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United and now they will look to get back to winning ways when they face Arsenal after the break.
