He never managed to break through the door to first-team play at Manchester United, the academy player left Old Trafford with four games on his CV. Away from Manchester came the development and success of the attacking midfielder who was rewarded last year with a call-up to the England national team. Now the 24-year-old walks away from Lille as a free agent, the arrow pointing towards London.
Manchester United were previously in the picture, where Gomes clearly stated he could not say no if the youth club called. According to former chief scout at United, Mick Brown, United considered signing, but chose to focus on other candidates. Tottenham have not done that.
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Brown tells Football-Insider that Tottenham have held talks with Gomes’ agent and are picking up the pace to land a deal.
This comes after Gomes reportedly turned down offers from West Ham.
English, French, Spanish and German clubs are trying to persuade the 24-year-old, but according to Football Insider’s sources, Tottenham are leading this race and are heading for signing.
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