Tottenham and Man United are in a two horse race for midfielder this summer
Journalist Ben Jacobs has said that Tottenham are the most likely destination for one England international this summer but insisted that Manchester United cannot be ruled out of the transfer race just yet.
Various outlets have reported over recent weeks that Tottenham have made contact with Angel Gomes regarding a free transfer, with the Lille midfielder’s current deal ending in June.
Ange Postecoglou is thought to be a big fan of Gomes, with the Lilywhites allegedly laying the groundwork to win the race for the England international.
Gomes is also reportedly also of interest to the likes of West Ham, Man United, Aston Villa and Bournemouth, and a fresh update has now provided the latest developments int he race for the 24-year-old.
Why Spurs are well-placed to land Angel Gomes
Journalist Ben Jacobs is confident that the Lille man will end up in the Premier League this summer, naming Tottenham and Man United as the two most likely destinations for the midfielder.
He explained that West Ham have already made an offer to Gomes, but they are expected to lose out on the England star unless something drastic changes over the coming weeks.
When asked about the race for Gomes, Jacobs told GiveMeSport’s Market Madness podcast: “Clubs in the Premier League, in particular, are chasing Gomes, and my expectation is that, one, he moves to the Premier League; and two, there’s a strong likelihood that either Tottenham or Manchester United win the race for his signature.
“With Manchester United, it would be a return, and there’s nothing that advanced – yet they’ve not made the player a formal offer. But we can’t discount Manchester United, who would see value, and United are going to have to find value because their finances are very tight. They’re not advanced at this point, but they might be come summer.
“Then you have Tottenham Hotspur, who are more advanced, and the player is open to a move – so Spurs could be the ones that win the race for his signature. And West Ham have made Gomez an offer already – unlike the other two clubs that I’ve just mentioned, and they have said that he can have a wage in excess of £100,000-per-week.
“But the feeling within West Ham is that they will lose the race to another Premier League suitor. Something major would have to change. My expectation, even though there’s interest in Germany and Italy as well, is that Gomes will end up back in the Premier League this summer on a free transfer.”
Tottenham’s pursuit of Angel Gomes could depend on one key factor
The race between Tottenham and Man United for the midfielder might come down to one key factor.
It was reported earlier this week that Gomes is expected to prioritise Champions League football when deciding on his next destination.
That means that if one of the Spurs or the Red Devils win the Europa League, they might have a massive advantage in the transfer race.
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