Lille braced for Angel Gomes transfer offers as Premier League clubs circle after impressive England debut
ANGEL GOMES has sparked transfer interest from clubs in the Premier League and Europe, according to reports.
Gomes, 24, made his England debut last month after being called up by Lee Carsley.
The Lille star impressed in a deep-lying playmaker role in matches against Ireland and Finland in the Uefa Nations League.
He dictated play as he starred for the full 90 minutes of the Three Lions game against Finland which ended in a 2-0 win.
And the former Manchester United star could find himself on the move within the next two transfer windows with his contract with his Ligue 1 club expiring at the end of the season.
According to The Telegraph, Champions League clubs have been alerted to his contract situation.
He will be free to discuss a pre-contract with clubs for the 2025/26 season if no new deal with Lille is agreed in the next three months.
Clubs in England are also willing to bring the diminutive 5ft 6ins midfielder back to England for a crack at the Premier League.
Gomes, who has an estimated transfer value of £21million, has played four Ligue 1 games this season and chipped in with one assist.
He also starred in two of Lille’s Champions League qualifiers before featuring in their Champions League opener against Sporting Lisbon.
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However, Gomes was sent off after picking up two yellow cards after just 40 minutes of play, with the French side going on to lose 2-0.
Speaking on Gomes after handing him his England bow, Carsley – who won the Under-21 European Championship’s with Gomes at the heart of his team – said: “He absolutely loves football.
“He watches football, he’s interested in tactics, he knows all the player in any league.
“If you ask him for any feedback you need to be prepared that he is going to give you some feedback on the session or how we’re going to build up, or the positions.
“He’ll help in terms of he will often say about some build-ups that he’s done at other clubs or what he’s played against, because obviously he’s playing in France so he sees different things.
“He fully deserves it (his call-up).”
England ratings vs Finland: Kane bags double on his big day... but he's not the Three Lions' star man
TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD showed his brilliance as Harry Kane’s brace saw England beat Finland.
Interim boss Lee Carsley maintained his 100 per cent win record in charge of England.
SunSports Tom Barclay has given their ratings of the England players…
Jordan Pickford – 6
Had nothing to do.
Trent Alexander-Arnold – STAR MAN 9
England’s best player as he supplied some beautiful balls from deep that on another day would have led to a glut of assists.
He did get one in the end, although that was more thanks to Harry Kane’s lethal finishing.
Ezri Konsa – 6
Showed his ability on the ball with a super ball through for Bukayo Saka on the half hour.
Twisted his ankle early in the second half, surprisingly played on before being replaced on the hour.
John Stones – 6
Played at left-sided centre-back before shifting when Levi Colwill came on.
Solid though not much to deal with. Now 19 short of 100 caps.
Rico Lewis – 7
In the right place to snuff out early danger from ex-Norwich man Teemu Pukki.
Came close to a goal on his second England cap when prodding wide after the break.
Declan Rice – 5
Lost possession to give Finland their one and only big chance which Topi Kesinen should have squared to Pukki, but instead fired wildly over.
Angel Gomes – 7
Wanted the ball from the off, just like Lee Carsley thought he would. Deliciously drilled cross-field ball to Alexander-Arnold early doors showed his range.
Bukayo Saka – 7
Almost scored and almost assisted in a lively display.
Unlucky that Kane was millimetres offside after the centurion had headed home the Arsenal man’s wicked delivery.
Jack Grealish – 7
Enjoyed being in the heart of the action at No10 again, as he did on Saturday against the Republic of Ireland.
Carsley clearly likes him – it will be fascinating to see what happens when Mssrs Bellingham, Foden and Palmer all return.
Anthony Gordon – 7
Caused problems down the left with his rapid pace – how we needed some of that in the Euros.
But did not have on his shooting boots as he fluffed a decent chance early in the second half.
Harry Kane – 8
Two blistering finishes took the centurion to an astonishing 68 goals in 100 caps.
Was denied the chance of a hat-trick in front of his family when subbed off to a standing ovation for the final ten.
Kane said he fancies his chances of reaching a ton of international goals – and it does not seem fanciful.
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Levi Colwill (on for Konsa, 61) – 6
Next to no threat from Finland by the time he came on.
Eberechi Eze (on for Gordon, 66) – 6
Raced on to yet another special Trent pass but could not loop it over the keeper.
Noni Madueke (on for Saka, 66) – 7
Looked to make an impact every time he got the ball on debut. Excellent one-two with Trent saw the Chelsea man tee up Kane’s second.
Marc Guehi (on for Stones, 80) – 6
As with Colwill, little to do.
Jarrod Bowen (on for Kane, 81) – 6
Played up top after Kane went off for the final minutes, as he has done for West Ham.