Midfielder’s Lille contract runs out at end of seasonTeammate Jonathan David also on Graham Potter’s radar
West Ham are trying to sign the England midfielder Angel Gomes on a free transfer from Lille. Gomes, who was given his international debut by Lee Carsley last September, is out of contract at the end of the season and is looking for a new challenge.
Graham Potter quickly identified midfield as an area to improve after becoming West Ham’s head coach in January. He wants a No 6 who is capable of controlling possession and believes Gomes, who has four England caps, fits the bill.
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