Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt believes that Lille star Angel Gomes has the flexibility to play for Manchester Metropolis.

The 24-year-old got here by means of United’s academy (the place Butt coached him), earlier than leaving for Lille in 2020 and, talking in regards to the participant’s potential, Butt mentioned:

“He may play within the Premier League simply. He may play for Metropolis tomorrow. When Angel left United, I mentioned to him ‘you’re going to go on and have an unbelievable profession and I wouldn’t be stunned if you find yourself enjoying towards Manchester United for Barcelona or Actual Madrid within the subsequent 5, six, seven years’, as a result of he was that good. And I’m not simply saying that now that he’s made his England debut, I genuinely thought that a very long time in the past.”

Gomes made his first senior look for the Three Lions in the course of the 2-0 win over the Republic of Eire earlier this month. He was then given a begin by supervisor Lee Carsley within the second Nations League fixture towards Finland, impressing pundits and followers alike together with his efficiency.

The midfielder’s contract expires subsequent summer time

Gomes will likely be out of contract on the finish of this season and, as a consequence of the truth that he’s a homegrown participant, a number of Premier League golf equipment will likely be pursuing his signature.

Contemplating his expertise, it might not be a whole shock if Metropolis have been additionally considering a transfer for him, though they do produce other targets in thoughts.

Metropolis are preserving shut tabs on Musiala

Whereas Gomes could be on the Premier League champions’ radar, their essential goal to strengthen in midfield is believed to be Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala.

The German worldwide can also be nearing the tip of his contract, though his present deal does have an extra yr left to run till 2026.

Discover out who’s in Manchester Metropolis’s first-team squad for the 2024/2025 season right here