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THE MAGPIES HAVE MONITORED LILLE MIDFIELDER ANGEL GOMES FOR SOME TIME 12:41, 20 May 2025Updated 12:41, 20 May 2025 Newcastle United midfield target Angel Gomes has confirmed will be leaving

French side Lille this summer - on a free transfer. The confirmation has sparked a flurry of transfer interest in the England international, who looks set to return to the Premier League.

Former Manchester United youngster Gomes was called up by interim England boss Lee Carsley last year after impressing in France. He has spent four season in Ligue 1 after leaving Old

Trafford in 2021. Now 24, he is has revealed he will depart Lille when his contract expires in the summer. That means he will be available on a free transfer, with Tottenham and West Ham

ready to make a move. Newcastle have been linked with Gomes over the past two transfer windows as his contract ran down, and could rekindle their interest as they look to boost their squad

for the coming season. The Magpies have big decisions to make over the future of players such as Sean Longstaff and Joe Willock, but know any departures would need replacing so the squad can

deal with the demands of European football next season. Gomes, like team-mate Jonathan David, will not be short of offers, and United may need to act fast to strike a deal. Confirming his

exit on social media, Gomes said: "After four unforgettable years at LOSC Lille, it's time for me to say goodbye. This club has been more than just a team - it's been a

family, a home, and a place that has shaped me both on and off the pitch. Article continues below "Like any journey, there were ups and downs, highs and lows, but I'm truly

grateful to my team-mates and the fans for sticking with me throughout." Born in London, Gome spend the first year of his time at Lille on loan at Boavista in Portugal, but returned to

enjoy success in France under coach Paulo Fonseca.