Angel Gomes
Angel Gomes will depart Lille next month
Angel Gomes is reportedly keen to return to English football amid links with a move back to Manchester United.
The 24-year-old midfielder has confirmed he will leave Lille at the end of next month when his contract expires, bringing an end to a four-year spell at the club. Gomes joined the Ligue 1 club on a free transfer in 2020, following the expiry of his contract at Old Trafford.
Now, the Mirror claims that Marseille are alert to his situation and are 'trying to block' his return to the Premier League. In March, he reportedly snubbed a move to West Ham.
West Ham are said to have offered the midfielder a £100,000-a-week deal, but it was reportedly not 'high enough' to convince him to move to the London Stadium.
The Mirror adds that the United academy graduate wants to assess all his potential options, with Tottenham also said to be interested. Other top-flight sides are still in the mix. Marseille, on the other hand, consider Gomes as a 'key target', according to the report.
Announcing his departure from Lille, Gomes wrote: "After four unforgettable years at LOSC Lille, it’s time for me to say goodbye. This club has been more than just a team — it’s been a family, a home, and a place that has shaped me both on and off the pitch.
"Like any journey, there were ups and downs, highs and lows, but I’m truly grateful to my teammates and the fans for sticking with me throughout. I’m proud of what we achieved together and thankful for every moment. To the fans — thank you for your amazing support and for believing in me.
"I will forever be grateful. I always gave everything I had for the badge and for all of you. Lille will always have a special place in my heart."
Leny Yoro, Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot and Marcus Rashford all liked the post Former stars, Jesse Lingard, Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams were also showed their support. Were Gomes to join Marseille, he would reunite with fellow former United forward Greenwood.
The post was also liked by West Ham's Jarrod Bowen, while Newcastle United defender and Gomes' former Lille teammate Sven Botman wrote: “Myy broskii.” This season, Gomes was restricted to just 14 Ligue 1 appearances, losing his starting place after suffering a calf injury in November.
Last campaign was his best return to date, as he scored two goals and registered 10 assists in 45 appearances.
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