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Manchester United have reportedly received a major boost in their pursuit of former player Angel Gomes.
Interim head coach Lee Carsley handed the 24-year-old his Three Lions debut earlier this month.
The former Manchester United star impressed in his two Nations League appearances against Ireland and Finland, alerting many Champions League clubs to his availability.
Gomes has entered the last year of his contract with Lille and will be able to sign a pre-contract with other clubs from January 1, if he decides not to sign a new contract with the Ligue 1 club.
And, according to https L'Equipeno there are signs that Gomes will sign a renewal before then, which will be a big boost for United.
Manchester United have received a big boost in their search for Ángel Gomes
Erik ten Hag's team would be interested in bringing Gomes back to Previous Trafford
Following the sale of Leny Yoro to United for £52million in the summer, it was reported that Lille could be tempted to cash in on Gomes in January, rather than letting him leave for free next year.
The midfielder began his career in England at United, joining the 20-time English champions at just six years old.
However, three years after making his senior debut at Previous Trafford aged just 16 in 2017, the talented midfielder left his boyhood club to move to France.
Gomes' influence at Lille in his four years at the club, in which he has contributed to 27 goals, has sparked the interest of clubs in his home country.
The Solar previously reported that Newcastle United, Liverpool and Tottenham could be in a battle for the 5ft 6in player.
However, in 2022, Gomes made it clear that he would be interested in returning to Previous Trafford if the situation arose.
'Can I imagine coming back one day? Obviously, it's my home,” Gomes told French outlet L'Equipe.
'I would love to come back. But in football you never know. I just have to keep my feet on the ground and keep playing, making the most of it. I can't predict what will happen in the future.