Arsenal are reportedly leading the chase for Angel Gomes, and the England international could also consider a return to Manchester United.
According to Caught Offside, Arsenal are reportedly leading the chase for Angel Gomes. The newly capped England international is also attracting the interest of many other English clubs. The Gunners could ponder adding him to strengthen their midfield, with the LOSC Lille star also considering a return to Manchester United.
Arsenal leading Angel Gomes chase?
Arsenal are likely to search for new midfield additions in the following transfer windows, as the futures of some of their current stars are in doubt. Thomas Partey and Jorginho are in their final contractual year, and there are no indications of renewals. Should they leave, then the Gunners will target new reinforcements in the area, and they happened to be linked with Angel Gomes.
Gomes has seen his stature rise ever since joining LOSC Lille from Manchester United on a free transfer. His recent call-up to the England senior side and subsequent debut will see suitors lining up for a move, especially considering he will be a free agent next summer. Lille is trying to extend his contract until 2029, but the midfielder is not committing his future there, as a decision will be made later.
Arsenal are reportedly leading the chase and could see the 24-year-old midfielder’s addition on a free transfer or a cut-price move ideal. Financially, they will save a lot and add a player on the rise. The report states they are leading the chase, although it fails to explain the basis of their claim, as more clubs like Aston Villa and Tottenham have been keen since the summer.
Tottenham are pondering a move for Gomes ahead of the January window, as they could offer a limited fee to tempt Lille into selling. Newcastle United are also in the mix, and if the reports about Arsenal are accurate, then Gomes will have a hard think about signing an extension with Lille, given he could join a critical Premier League project as the next big step of his promising career.
Gomes ponders Manchester United return
As per Manchester Evening News, Gomes has given his green light to return to Old Trafford. Manchester United are reportedly pondering a move for the 24-year-old midfielder should they feel a space opening up in the area either in January or next summer.
Gomes has a similar profile to Kobbie Mainoo, which will make it difficult to integrate him. Those issues aside, adding Gomes will be a good decision that will improve their midfield. Only the month of January will show what the midfielder plans for his future, as the 24-year-old could lean towards a return to England and even Manchester United.
