Latest developments
- Tottenham Hotspur want to sign Lille midfielder Angel Gomes.
- The England international is one of Spurs' summer targets.
- Spurs want to avoid another slow window like this one.
Whisper+ analysis
Authenticity (3/5): Deal discussed in the summer
Tottenham may have immediate issues, but are trying to get a head start on their summer recruitment by holding talks with Lille over Angel Gomes.
That is the word of The Telegraph, who are often thorough in their reporting and tend not to publish rumours unless there is some substance behind them.
Value (4/5): Beating the competition
Gomes, who was a breakout star for England in 2024, will be out of contract with the French outfit in the summer, and has been attracting Premier League interest, including from former club Man Utd.
Spurs are hoping that by getting in quickly, they can avoid a bidding war and offer Lille a cut price deal, likely to be less than his £19.3 million asking price.
Suitability (4/5): A useful middle man
Attacking-midfielder Gomes has the skill to aid Spurs in that department, plus can drop back into a more defensive role.
Not in sparkling form this season, he has had a stop-start campaign due to injury. However, his upbringing in the English system means he won't need time to adjust to Premier League football.
Upgrade? (3.5/5): Competition aplenty
There is competition in the middle of the park for Tottenham, though Gomes would have his sights set on getting above Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma in the pecking order, both of whom have 18 months left on their respective deals.
Lucas Bergvall and Pape Matar Sarr have shown signs of improvement, meaning 24-year-old Gomes is by no means guaranteed a start.
Logic (3/5): Prefers a return home?
With only a goalkeeper in during this window despite endless injuries and form problems, Spurs are quite right to think ahead to the summer and secure this deal.
But if Man Utd's interest is genuine, their academy product might prefer a second chance at proving himself at Old Trafford.
Whisper+ verdict: 17.5/25
A reliable source and a deal that makes sense for Spurs on and off the pitch. One to keep an eye on.
