Tottenham Hotspur are very interested in signing West Ham United target and LOSC Lille star Angel Gomes according to Football Insider Gomes came through the Manchester United academy but failed to secure a place in their starting eleven so he decided to leave to play regularly and develop his career Lille signed him as a free agent in 2020 and he initially spent a season-long loan
with Portuguese side Boavista before becoming a key player for the French club over recent years the midfielder’s future has been discussed a lot lately as he has entered the final few months of his current contract with Lille it seems almost certain he will leave as a free agent at the end of this season Football Insider reports that Tottenham want to sign the 24-year-old by taking advantage of his contract situation as they look to strengthen their midfield Spurs have been watching Gomes’s performances closely and manager
Ange Postecoglou has become a big fan of him however West Ham are also keen on signing the former Man Utd star and have already made efforts to beat Tottenham in this race because of this competition Spurs have identified Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace as a backup option if they fail to sign Gomes but Crystal Palace don’t want to sell Wharton whose current contract runs until 2029 Gomes is a technically skilled versatile midfielder who can play anywhere across the middle of the park after showing his abilities in the French top flight he was called up to play for England by interim manager Lee Carsley
the midfielder is about to enter his prime so this is the perfect time for him to take the next step in his career and show what he can do in the Premier League it will be interesting to see whether Tottenham or West Ham can eventually sign him in the upcoming transfer window Tottenham’s interest in Gomes shows they are looking to strengthen their midfield options for next season with Postecoglou continuing to reshape the squad according to his vision Gomes would potentially fit well into Tottenham’s style of play with his technical ability and versatility making him an attractive option the fact that he would be available on a free transfer also makes him financially appealing for a club like
Spurs who are always looking for value in the transfer market the competition from West Ham suggests that Gomes is highly regarded within Premier League circles despite leaving Manchester United without making a significant impact at Old Trafford his development at Lille has clearly impressed scouts from English clubs who believe he now has the quality to succeed in the Premier League Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton being identified as an alternative target shows that
Tottenham have a clear profile of midfielder they are looking for young technically gifted players who can progress the ball and contribute to their possession-based style Tottenham’s midfield currently includes players like James Maddison Rodrigo Bentancur Yves Bissouma and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg but Postecoglou may be looking to add more creativity and technical quality to this area the fact that Gomes has recently broken into the England setup albeit under interim management adds to his appeal as homegrown talent comes at a premium in the Premier League his experience in France and Europe would also be valuable as Tottenham look to compete in multiple competitions next season the timing of this interest makes sense as Tottenham typically prefer to secure their transfer targets early in the window to allow for proper integration into the squad during pre-season
Postecoglou has previously emphasized the importance of getting business done early to allow new signings time to adapt to his demanding style of play while Angel Gomes might not be the most high-profile target Tottenham have been linked with he represents the type of smart under-the-radar signing that can provide excellent value especially when available on a free transfer his ability to play multiple positions would give Tottenham tactical flexibility which is something Postecoglou values highly in his squad players for West Ham the interest in Gomes suggests they are also looking to strengthen their midfield options possibly as they prepare for potential departures or look to add more technical quality to their squad the competition between two London clubs for his signature could potentially drive up his wage demands as both teams look to secure his services the final decision might come down to which project
Gomes finds most appealing and which club offers him the best opportunity for regular playing time and career development Tottenham’s ability to offer European football next season could be a decisive factor if they secure qualification ahead of West Ham Gomes’s previous experience at Manchester United might also influence his decision as he would be familiar with the pressures and expectations of playing for a big club in the Premier League his development at Lille shows he made the right decision in leaving United to get regular playing time which has ultimately led to him becoming an England international and attracting interest from Premier League clubs with the summer
transfer window approaching both Tottenham and West Ham will likely be making their final assessments before deciding whether to make formal offers to Gomes and his representatives the race for his signature could be one of the more interesting free transfer stories of the summer window.
