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Considering how the current season has panned out, it is clear that Manchester United are in urgent need of a revamp and the addition of fresh blood.
Midfield is one area in need of reinforcements with new co-owners INEOS planning a summer clearout and both Christian Eriksen and Casemiro are expected to be sold this summer.
The Brazilian has been a shadow of his former self with Saudi Arabian clubs lining up for his signature. There are also murmurs that Scott McTominay and even skipper Bruno Fernandes could be moved on but those are based on the kind of offers potential clubs can come up with.
Ideally, keeping in mind rising PSR concerns, the Red Devils will need to be smart with their recruitment and they cannot afford to go berserk with high-profile additions.
Midfield additions needed
A versatile playmaker capable of playing in different areas in the centre of the park would be the perfect signing and Teamtalk have thrown a very familiar name into the mix.
Fans will remember Angel Gomes, one of the academy’s brightest talents, who went on to make 10 first-team appearances under former boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
At 16 years, 263 days old, the midfield magician became the youngest player to represent the Red Devils in the Premier League when he came on against Crystal Palace in the final game of the 2016/17 season. He also was the first player born in the 2000s to appear in the competition.
Despite a new contract offer being on the table, the England U21 international decided to leave in search of better opportunities and joined up with Ligue 1 side Lille.
He spent one season out on loan at Portuguese club Boavista and after a successful temporary spell, he has remained at the French club where he has continued to shine, thereby attracting plenty of admirers.
This season, the 23-year-old has registered two goals and 10 assists, while playing all across the midfield including as a defensive midfielder on nine occasions.
Sensational deal being planned to bring back Angel Gomes
The Peoples Person recently relayed that Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur were looking at the former academy graduate but it seems Sir Jim Ratcliffe is keen on bringing Gomes home as he fits the ideal profile of being homegrown as well as having Premier League experience.
A move will not be easy with multiple European clubs also in the race due to the possibility of landing the midfielder on the cheap.
“Manchester United are spying a shock deal to bring Angel Gomes back to Old Trafford, while a report has revealed Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are interested in him too.
“Gomes’ classy performances and versatility have alerted a host of potential suitors. As per reports, Man Utd are ‘keeping tabs’ on his progress and are weighing up an astonishing move to re-sign him.
“Man Utd chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe clearly feels his predecessors, alongside Solskjaer, did not do enough to keep Gomes at Old Trafford and will now try to rectify that issue by adding him back to the senior squad.
Cut-price deal possible
“Man Utd will face Premier League competition to snare Gomes, as Tottenham, Aston Villa and West Ham United have also been credited with interest.
“Further afield, AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund are monitoring the situation in case they can snap the 23-year-old up for a reduced price.”
The best part about a potential deal is the fact that the London-born athlete’s contract with Lille expires in 2025 and despite their best attempts, the player is yet to sign an extension.
He could be available for as low as €22 million, a cut-price fee for someone of Gomes’ talents. But will INEOS bite? It will be interesting to see.
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