Liverpool join Arsenal in race for England international Angel Gomes

Liverpool have reportedly joined the chase for England international Angel Gomes, alongside Arsenal and Newcastle, as the 24-year-old could become available for a relatively affordable fee in the January transfer window.

Gomes has impressed during his time at Lille, having made 118 appearances, scoring eight goals and providing 18 assists. His ability to play in multiple positions across midfield—whether as an attacking, central, or wide midfielder—has attracted the attention of several top European clubs. This versatility is one of the main reasons why he is in demand among Premier League giants.

Currently, Gomes finds himself in the final year of his contract with Lille and has shown reluctance to extend his stay with the French club. This situation has sparked increased interest from clubs looking to secure his services at a lower price, as Lille may be forced to sell in January to avoid losing him for free in the summer.

Gomes, who started his career at Manchester United, left the club in 2020 after struggling to secure regular first-team football at Old Trafford. He moved to Lille on a free transfer and has since developed into a key player in Ligue 1, further enhancing his reputation with consistent performances in France.

Football Insider reports that Liverpool, alongside Tottenham and Newcastle, sent scouts to monitor Gomes’ performance during his first start for England in a recent international match against Finland. The game ended in a 2-0 victory for the Three Lions.

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For Liverpool, signing Gomes would add valuable depth to their midfield options. He could potentially compete with Dominik Szoboszlai, who has become an important figure at Anfield since joining in the summer.

Additionally, Gomes’ ability to cover multiple roles in the midfield would provide Liverpool manager with increased tactical flexibility, which could be vital over the course of a long season.

With clubs like Arsenal, Newcastle, and Tottenham also tracking Gomes, the battle for his signature could intensify in the coming months. However, Liverpool’s interest in securing the England international is reportedly strong, as they seek to bolster their squad with talented young players capable of making an impact across various competitions.

As the January transfer window approaches, Gomes’ situation at Lille will be one to watch closely. If he remains unwilling to renew his contract, several top clubs could be set to swoop in and secure one of England’s rising stars at a bargain price.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.