Newcastle interested in Lille executive

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By: Manu Tournoux

Already equipped with a very well-stocked midfield (Bruno Guimarães, Joelinton, Tonali, Willock, Longstaff…), Newcastle wants to further strengthen itself in this sector and has already targeted players for this winter. And, according to The SunTHE Magpies have set their sights on a Ligue 1 player, more precisely from Lille. It is Angel Gomes.

At the end of his contract next summer, the 24-year-old midfielder could return to England as early as January. The British tabloid also reports that Liverpool, Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund are also following his case. Arriving on a free in the summer of 2020, Gomes has established himself as an undisputed starter in the north of France. He has played 118 games with LOSC, scoring 18 goals and providing 19 assists. He also won the Champions Trophy (2022). The main player concerned also celebrated his first selection with the England national team against Ireland (0-2), during the Nations League.