Arjun Menon
Gomes Set for Molineux Return After Marseille Struggle
Wolverhampton Wanderers are finalizing a loan move for Angel Gomes, the England midfielder currently at Marseille. The deal expected to include an option to buy could be announced within days.
Gomes, 25, joined the French side from Lille last summer but has found first-team opportunities scarce. He hasn’t started a Ligue 1 match since November, making just 20 appearances in all competitions though he did contribute four goals. His Champions League campaign was even more limited, with no starts in the group stage.
Sources close to the negotiations confirm the loan is at an advanced stage. A return to English football would mark a fresh chapter for Gomes, who began his career at Manchester United. His senior debut in 2017 coming off the bench to replace Wayne Rooney at 16 years and 263 days old made him the club’s youngest player since Duncan Edwards in 1953.
Despite his early promise, Gomes’ time at Old Trafford yielded only 10 senior appearances before he sought regular football elsewhere. His international career has also stalled, with his last England cap coming in October 2024 under then-caretaker manager Lee Carsley.
“This move gives Angel a chance to rebuild his career in a league he knows well,” said a source familiar with the talks. “Wolves see him as a versatile option who can add creativity and energy to their midfield.”
For Wolves, Gomes represents a low-risk signing with potential upside. The Premier League’s physical demands could suit his technical style, and a successful loan might trigger the permanent option in the deal. Fans will be eager to see if he can recapture the form that once made him one of England’s brightest young talents.
What’s Next?
- Medical and final paperwork expected to be completed by the end of the week.
- Gomes could make his Wolves debut as early as next weekend, depending on international clearance.
- Marseille retain the right to recall him in January if injuries strike.
The move underscores Wolves’ strategy of targeting underutilized talent with Premier League experience. If Gomes delivers, he could become a key figure in their push for mid-table stability.
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