We assess where Angel Gomes' future potentially lies after the 24-year-old English midfielder announced he will be moving on from Lille this summer.
In a post on his official Instagram account, Gomes said:
After four unforgettable years at LOSC Lille, it's time for me to say goodbye.
Gomes departs on a free transfer having shone in Ligue 1, earning four senior England caps under interim Three Lions boss Lee Carsley in 2024.
The Manchester United academy graduate's availability for free is likely to have alerted a number of clubs and we take a look at where Gomes may end up next.
A return to England seems likely for Gomes, with reports inevitably linking him with a return to Old Trafford.
Gomes has Man Utd in his DNA having come through the youth ranks at the Red Devils, making 10 senior appearances at the club before leaving for Lille in 2020.
The diminutive midfielder's availability on a free is likely to appeal to Man Utd bosses considering the potential costs of the squad overhaul expected at Old Trafford this summer, with Gomes at a prime age at 24 to continue developing.
The versatile Gomes would be capable of being utilised by Ruben Amorim as either a deep-lying central midfielder or an attacking midfielder within the Portuguese manager's preferred 3-4-2-1 formation.
Tottenham are another Premier League club who could be primed for a busy summer in the transfer market after a dismal domestic campaign.
A technical midfielder capable of dictating the tempo of matches and manipulating the ball in tight areas, Gomes could offer Spurs a slightly different profile of player in their engine room.
The current midfield pool at Spurs includes a number of all-action, dynamic midfielders including Rodrigo Bentancur, Pape Matar Sarr and Archie Gray and the potential signing of Gomes could add fresh attributes to this area of the squad.
Like Man Utd and Tottenham, West Ham have endured a bitterly disappointing Premier League campaign in 2024/25 and will likely be keen to make several new additions in the summer transfer window.
24-year-old Gomes could represent a shrewd long-term signing for the Hammers, with the Englishman's technical style making him an ideal acquisition for West Ham boss Potter who typically adopts a possession-oriented approach.
Gomes' propensity to put his foot on the ball and keep play ticking over could dovetail well with Hammers stalwart Tomas Soucek's game which revolves around box-to-box running in midfield.
Should Gomes wish to stay in France, Marseille could be a possible next destination for the 24-year-old.
Roberto De Zerbi's Marseille are believed to be interested in Gomes' services, with Les Phoceens gearing up for a return to the UEFA Champions League in the upcoming 2025/26 campaign having finished second in Ligue 1.
Gomes has now established himself at Ligue 1 level and would be equipped to hit the ground running at Marseille should De Zerbi's charges come calling.