According to The Sun, Liverpool are interested in signing Lille young midfielder Angel Gomes next summer. However, they will face stiff competition from the likes of Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Borussia Dortmund.
Angel Gomes’ Rising Stakes
Angel Gomes started his career at Manchester United Academy. However, he failed to establish himself there and then moved to Lille in the summer of 2020. As he found more opportunities coming in his game, he grabbed them with both hands.
Gomes played an instrumental role in helping Lille finish fourth in the domestic league and confirm a Champions League berth. He featured in 45 games, netting twice and assisting 10 goals. He averaged 1.1 shots, 1.5 key passes, and 0.7 dribbles per game (stats via whoscored).
The Englishman is a deep-lying playmaker, a box-to-box midfielder or an attacking option in the middle. He is known for his quick passes and movements. He makes effective decisions on the field and provides a high work rate.
Angel Gomes can be a long-term solution
Liverpool’s interest in Angel Gomes is understandable as they need to add more quality in the midfield unit. Gomes is a bright prospect with immense untapped potential. He also made his England debut recently during the international break.
Gomes’ progress as a footballer indicates that people believe in his talent. He is in the last year of his contract at Lille and is in no mood to extend his further. For now, he wants to try to new challenge and a Premier League move is likely on the cards.
The Reds can take advantage of the situation and reach a pre-agreement in January. Joining Anfield should come as a lucrative move for the ex-Manchester United player as it will allow him to fight for more major trophies and learn from some of the best players in the world. However, Liverpool will have to beat multiple clubs in the race.
