- Angel Gomes carved his path to the England team at Lille after leaving Man Utd
- The midfielder reportedly has multiple top English and European sides after him
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Angel Gomes is reportedly Newcastle’s leading January target after his unflappable performances for England – but they could face fierce competition for his signature.
The 24-year-old former Manchester United star made his full debut in the 2-0 win over Finland on Tuesday and impressed with his composure and industriousness.
Ian Wright and Roy Keane heaped praise on Gomes – who made his bow off the bench against Ireland days before – while Lee Carsley said he ‘fully deserves’ the plaudits.
Gomes left United aged 19 in 2020 after struggling for game time and his star has risen at Lille.
Newcastle could be in a battle with Liverpool, Tottenham, and Borussia Dortmund to sign him, as per The Sun.
Newcastle have reportedly made new England star Angel Gomes their top January target
The Lille midfielder – who came through Man United’s ranks – won praise for his full debut
Eddie Howe’s side could face competition from Liverpool, Tottenham, and Borussia Dortmund
His contract with Lille expires this summer and reports have suggested he will not extend his stay at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium.
That could leave a host of clubs scrapping for the star, who is now in his fourth season as a regular at Lille following a loan spell at Portuguese clubs Boavista.
According to The Sun, Spurs were already keen on him and multiple clubs watched him at Wembley.
Carsley, who knows Gomes from managing the under-21s, explained what he is like to work with.
‘He loves football, he watches football, he’s interested in tactics, he knows all the players in any league,’ Carsley said on Tuesday.
‘If you ask him for any feedback, you need to be prepared that he’s going to give you some feedback on the session, or how we’re going to build up, or the positions.
‘He’ll often say about some build-ups he’s done with other clubs, or what he’s played against, because he’s obviously playing in France, so he sees different things. He…