Atlético de Madrid had closely followed Angel Gomes, but the English midfielder, it seems, will not wear the red and white. According to information from Football Insider and The Telegraph, the Lille player is very close to signing with Tottenham, while West Ham remains alert to the operation. The Madrid club has reportedly stepped away from the bidding, leaving the English clubs alone.
Angel Gomes, Heading to the Premier League
The Manchester United youth academy graduate, who joined Lille in 2021, will be free this summer and his priority is to return to England. At 24 years old, he has been a key player in Ligue 1 and now seeks a new challenge in the Premier League.
Tottenham is the best-positioned team to secure his services and has already initiated contacts with his entourage to finalize the signing as soon as possible. West Ham, however, is not giving up and will try to convince the player in the coming weeks.
Atlético de Madrid Withdraws from the Bid
A few months ago, Atlético de Madrid considered the incorporation of Angel Gomes to strengthen their midfield. His versatility and skill fit into Simeone's plans, but the red and white club has decided to rule out his signing.
The priorities of Atlético de Madrid in the market have changed, and with players like De Paul and Pablo Barrios, the signing of Gomes is no longer an urgent need. This has cleared the way for the English teams to accelerate his incorporation. Even so, it is clear that the club will sign a midfielder next summer.
Tottenham, Favorite to Finalize the Signing
Tottenham sees Angel Gomes as a key piece to strengthen their squad, especially given the poor season the team is having. The operation is in its decisive phase and everything points to the English midfielder returning to the Premier League, but with the Spurs instead of Atlético de Madrid.
With the transfer window approaching, Angel Gomes's destination seems clear: London, but not Madrid. Diego Pablo Simeone seems to opt for a different midfielder profile than the current Lille player. Moreover, due to his past in England, Gomes seems convinced to return to the Premier League to shine there.