Man Utd make complete U-turn over all-round midfield sensation as Tottenham ‘initiate’ contact

Despite the fact that Tottenham Hotspur is rumoured to be in negotiations with Angel Gomes, Manchester United has apparently made the decision to give up on their chase of the Lille midfielder. However, the north London club will not have a successful attempt to acquire Gomes. Although Gomes was a product of Manchester United’s youth program, the midfielder was unable to establish himself in the first squad. The midfielder departed Old Trafford in 2020 and signed a five-year contract with Lille on a free transfer. Prior to that, he had played for the senior team of the Red Devils for a total of ten matches. The following year, Gomes spent the entire season on loan at the Portuguese club Boavista. Since his return to Lille in 2021, he has gradually established himself as an important member of the team affiliated with the French club. While playing as an offensive midfielder in a number 10 role, deeper as an eight or even a six, and occasionally out on the wings, the 24-year-old has showed his all-around skill in the midfield position. He has established himself as one of the finest midfielders in Ligue 1 and has established himself as one of the top players in the league. According to a statement that Gomes made to TNT Sports in February 2024, he is content to play in whatever position in the middle of the pitch that his manager would like him to play. A report that was published on March 1 stated that Manchester United were desperate to convince the England international midfielder to return to Old Trafford during the summer transfer window. This was due to the fact that the midfielder’s contract with Lille will expire at the end of the current season. On the other hand, Football Insider has recently reported that Manchester United have entirely rethought their decision about Gomes. According to the report, the Premier League team said that they “will not pursue a move” for Gomes. The stance that Manchester United has taken on Gomes comes just a few days after it was disclosed that Tottenham are making concerted efforts to complete the transfer of the Lille star. According to a rumour that was published in Football Transfers on March 11, football club Tottenham has “already initiated talks” with the agents of Gomes.