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Manchester United are considering making a move to beat Tottenham to the free transfer of Lille midfielder Angel Gomes this summer.

Sources close to the situation have informed CaughtOffside that Gomes is attracting plenty of interest as he nears the end of his Lille contract.

The England international has shone during his time in Ligue 1 and could now return to the Premier League, where he had a spell at Man Utd as a youngster.

CaughtOffside understands that Spurs are leading the race for Gomes’ signature at the moment, with Ange Postecoglou’s side really pushing to snap him up on a free.

However, sources have also indicated that a return to United can’t be ruled out either at this stage.

Angel Gomes with England (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

List of Angel Gomes transfer suitors revealed

CaughtOffside can reveal that Gomes has four main suitors in England, as well as two from Serie A as we edge closer to the summer transfer window.

As well as Spurs and United, there is also interest from Everton and Crystal Palace, though those clubs have not yet had any contact over a deal.

Meanwhile, Napoli and Juventus could yet try to tempt the 24-year-old to Italy, though there’s also a chance of Marseille making a move to try to persuade the player to remain in France.

What could Angel Gomes offer to top clubs?

Gomes looks like he has it in him to have a big impact at the highest level, having made his England breakthrough in recent times.

Described as “skilful” by former England interim manager Lee Carsley (via Sky Sports), the former MUFC youngster has also been compared to Rodri in his style of play in midfield.

United would surely do well to bring Gomes back, but one imagines he might also be tempted to try something different after they let him go earlier in his career.