Tottenham Hotspur are currently winning the race to sign Lille’s midfield star Angel Gomes, according to CaughtOffside.
Domestically, it has been a woeful season for Spurs. The club not only exited both domestic cup competitions before reaching a final but have struggled massively in the Premier League. At the time of writing, the Lilywhites have lost 19 of their 35 games in the top flight and sit 16th in the table.
Manager Ange Postecoglou's only saving grace has been the Europa League, in which Spurs have played like a different team. They will play Manchester United in the final and should they win, will seal Champions League qualification, which could serve as an incentive to one of their transfer targets for the upcoming summer transfer window.
Spurs Pushing To Sign Gomes
Multiple clubs are interested in the midfielder
As per CaughtOffside, Spurs are ahead of any other interested party in the race for Angel Gomes’ signature. The diminutive midfielder is out of contract with Lille in the summer and his performances in Ligue 1 over the years have caught the eye of many potential suitors, with Gomes being dubbed as "phenomenal" on social media.
Gomes has spent five years in France, which have seen him develop into the player that he is today. A central midfielder, Gomes is comfortable playing in either a slightly advanced or deeper role and has, in his career, been deployed out wide before. Gomes’ form with Lille saw him make his England debut under the interim reign of Lee Carsley in 2024.
Prior to joining Lille, Gomes spent three years on the books at Manchester United who, according to CaughtOffside, are also interested in the midfielder. Spurs, however, may be able to convince Gomes with the already acquired young core of midfield talents that he could join in north London. It has also been reported that signing Gomes is the "personal mission" of Spurs chairman Daniel Levy.
Alongside the likes of Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray, Gomes could be part of a brilliant midfield for years to come. Should Spurs manage to get a deal over the line, it would be an exceptional piece of business from the Lilywhites, who will desperately want to improve their Premier League form next season.
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