Tottenham in battle with Man Utd to sign Ángel Gomes
Tottenham Hotspur is reported to be in a battle with manchester united on a deal to sign LOSC Lille star Angel Gomes, according to GiveMeSport.
After coming through the Red Devils' youth system, the 24-year-old never managed to play regular first-team football at Old Trafford. So, he decided to leave the club and sign for Les Dogues to play regularly and develop his career.
The midfielder has shown his qualities in Ligue 1 in recent times, helping his team qualify for the champions league last quarter. He was also called up by interim England manager Lee Carsley in the last two international breaks and Gomes was excellent whenever given the opportunity for the Three Lions.
However, with his current contract expiring at the end of this season, Gomes' future at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy is currently uncertain and first division Clubs are now looking to bring him back to England taking advantage of his current situation after being impressed by his recent performances.
GiveMeSport claims that Tottenham are interested in signing the Lille star and have been closely monitoring his development before making a possible bid next year.
Battle
However, the report says buying the Englishman will not be easy for the Lilywhites, with Man Utd keen to bring their academy graduate back to Old Trafford. Besides, Villa Aston and Newcastle UnitedEdit They are also interested in purchasing it.
Tottenham strengthened the midfield department by signing Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall this summer, but both are still very young and neither have much experience playing at the highest level.
So after letting Oliver Skipp, Giovani Lo Celso and Piere-Emile Hojbejrg leave the club, Spurs could do with adding a new midfielder next year.
On the other hand, Man Utd have been struggling with their engine room as casemiro He has found it difficult to show his best in recent years. So, United are willing to take him off the wage bill.
Additionally, Christian Eriksen has entered the final year of his current contract and is likely to leave the club next summer. The Red Devils are therefore expected to focus on strengthening the midfield ahead of next season.
It will be interesting to see who will win the race to sign Gomes, valued at around £23m per Transfer market – if Man Utd go head to head with Tottenham over this deal next year.
