According to reports, Barcelona would like to sign Angel Gomes, a midfielder for Lille, this summer on a free transfer. As his contract with Lille expires at the end of June, the 24-year-old is getting ready to go, which has led to a lot of conjecture about his future.
A number of teams have expressed interest in the playmaker, who has made 20 club appearances this season and recorded two goals and one assist, including Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, and Chelsea.
Finding a center forward who can compete with Robert Lewandowski at first and eventually replace him is one of the Catalan team’s main goals.
The Guardian reports that Gomes has turned down the opportunity to join the London Stadium after West Ham offered him a contract worth £100,000 per week.
According to the report, the England international is also being considered by Barcelona, and a move to Camp Nou is reportedly a real possibility at the end of the current campaign.
Barcelona joins the race for Lille attacker Gomes
The Guardian (via Mundo Deportivo) claims that Barcelona is one of several teams keeping an eye on Lille attacking midfielder Angel Gomes in anticipation of his possible free agency.
Although Gomes is an attacking midfielder by trade and has four caps for England, he is a versatile player who can play a variety of other positions.
Gomes is drawing serious interest from a number of teams, including Barcelona and West Ham United, as his contract at Lille expires at the end of the current campaign. However, the England star has rejected their generous offer to return to London.
Even though Dani Olmo, Gavi, Fermin Lopez, and Pablo Torre already cover Barcelona’s attacking midfield positions, Gomes’ versatility as a left winger or in deeper midfield roles may make him a compelling choice.
It is unclear whether the Blaugrana will pursue Gomes’ signing with more vigor given their current conflicts.
