Angel Gomes, a talented player who was once seen as the future star of Manchester United, is now being rumored to make a return to the club. Raised in Salford and with a strong connection to Nani, Gomes made a breakthrough into the first team under Jose Mourinho but only managed 10 senior appearances in the following three years. This left Man United in a difficult position when it was time to negotiate a new contract, leading Gomes to move to Ligue 1 side Lille where he has since made 129 appearances.
Gomes has also earned his first four caps for the England national team and is set to become a free agent at the end of the current season. Speculation about a possible return to Old Trafford has been growing, with reports suggesting that both the club’s sporting director and technical director see him as a major target for the future.
According to The Sun, Ruben Amorim, the manager of Sporting Lisbon, has been keeping an eye on Gomes for a while and believes that the 24-year-old could make a successful return to Manchester United. It is mentioned that a pre-contract agreement could be on the cards once January arrives, although competition from Arsenal and Tottenham is also a possibility.
In previous interviews, Gomes has expressed his sentimental attachment to Manchester United, stating that it would be difficult to turn down an offer from his former club. However, he also acknowledges the growth and development he has experienced while playing abroad and the valuable lessons he has learned from different coaches along the way.
Despite being contracted to Lille until July, reports from France suggest that the club has not made significant efforts to renew Gomes’ contract, leaving the door open for a potential return to Manchester United. As the situation develops, it remains to be seen whether Gomes will indeed make a comeback to his former club and continue his footballing journey in the Premier League.
