England midfielder set to join Marseille

Angel Gomes is ready to hitch Marseille after leaving fellow French aspect Lille.

The previous Manchester United teenager, who has received 4 caps for England, had been linked with West Ham and Tottenham however has opted for Marseille, the place he’ll hyperlink up with one other former United participant in Mason Greenwood.

The 24-year-old may be joined by Burnley’s CJ Egan-Riley on the Stade Velodrome after the Clarets confirmed the defender had rejected the provide of a brand new deal at Turf Moor.

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Olympique de Marseille proclaims that it has reached an settlement in precept with Angel Gomes relating to the arrival of the English worldwide midfielder on the membership. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 pic.twitter.com/AxgVlGk4yR

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An announcement from Marseille learn: “Olympique de Marseille proclaims that it has reached an settlement in precept with Angel Gomes relating to the arrival of the English worldwide midfielder on the membership.”

Egan-Riley impressed as Burnley secured promotion again to the Premier League final season however was additionally out of contract this summer time.

The Lancashire aspect had been eager for the 22-year-old to remain however have accepted he needs to maneuver on.

They confirmed the centre-back’s departure in a press release which referred to him becoming a member of an unnamed Ligue 1 membership. It has been extensively claimed that’s Marseille.

The assertion added: “Burnley Soccer Membership can verify that it has been knowledgeable by the representatives of CJ Egan-Riley that the England U-21 worldwide defender has now formally rejected the membership’s provide of a big long-term contract with the membership.

“Regardless of the membership’s dedication to securing CJ’s long-term future and the substantial funding supplied, CJ has made the choice to pursue a chance in France.”