Angel Gomez has left the door open for an exciting return to Manchester United, amid growing interest in the England midfield maestro.
Now 24, Gomez is a graduate of United’s prestigious academy and featured for the first team as a teenager before parting ways with the club for a spell at Lille in 2020. His time in French football has seen his stock rise, with very strong performances. . They earned him his first England cap just last month.
As his contract with Lille heads into its final year, the creative force finds himself at the center of increasing transfer speculation as the winter window approaches. Although Gomez remains tight-lipped about specific suitors, he admits that a return to his formative club would be a tough proposition to refuse.
Discussing potential Premier League moves and the possibility of a return to Old Trafford with The Times, Gomez admitted: “As wonderful as it would be, after finding happiness abroad, I know that.” [playing in the Premier League] It is not the be-all and end-all.”
Adding that given his romantic relationships, “there’s always going to be an emotional vulnerability, so of course it’s going to be hard to say no.”
The Telegraph newspaper revealed the interest of local and continental clubs last month, noting Gomez’s eligibility to enter into discussions with foreign clubs regarding a free transfer in the summer next January. This situation pushes Lille towards cashing in during the upcoming transfer window, fearing they will lose out on the fee.
While details are scant, Newcastle have emerged as a potential contender for Gomez’s signature. In an interesting development, Nicky Butt, Gomez’s coach during his development years at Manchester United, hinted to the PA that Gomez may surpass the level of some English clubs that have shown interest.
“I think he can perform better than some of the teams that will play him in the Premier League. La Liga is completely written for Angel. He can play in the Premier League easily. He can play for Manchester City tomorrow.” He said.
“When Angel left United, I said to him: ‘You will go on and have an incredible career, and I would not be surprised if you end up playing against Manchester United for Barcelona or Real Madrid in the next five or six years,’ seven years, because he was very good and I’m not saying That now that he’s made his England debut, I’ve honestly thought so for a long time.
“He can play in the Premier League easily. He can play for it [Manchester] City tomorrow. But then you put him at Manchester United at the moment and he’s got to have the legs to run through the middle of the midfield where there’s a big gap, people are running through the Manchester United midfield like you wouldn’t believe. Then it’s a really tough game for him.”
