According to GiveMeSport, Aston Villa have shown interest in signing England and Lille midfielder Angel Gomes. The Premier League club have enjoyed a great start to the 2024/2025 season under the leadership of manager Unai Emery, winning both of their matches in the Champions League and currently sitting fifth in the Premier League standings. Their famous victory against Bayern Munich has given them optimism for the future, with the club ready to support Emery in making further squad additions.
Gomes is the latest player targeted by the Premier League club and could potentially join as a free agent, as his contract with Lille expires at the end of the season. Aston Villa are competing with Manchester United, Tottenham, and Newcastle United in the race to secure the former Red Devils midfielder, who recently made his debut for the England national team under Lee Carsley. Man United have scouted Gomes, and any club looking to sign him will have to outbid Erik ten Hag’s team.
In another transfer note, Barcelona have expressed interest in acquiring Villa striker Jhon Duran, who has been in excellent scoring form this season. Gomes’ impressive performances for England indicate he is capable of playing alongside top talents like Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Jack Grealish, and Cole Palmer. Clubs from both the Bundesliga and Serie A are also monitoring Gomes, making it vital for those interested to make a move in the January transfer window.
The situation with Gomes could affect Jacob Ramsey's future at Villa Park, with speculation that Ramsey might leave the club next year. Aston Villa have been astute in the transfer market previously and are expected to maintain this strategy moving forward under Emery.