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Coventry make approach to sign former Man Utd and England star
Aug 10 2026 16:48 · By Callum McAvoy · 16 Reads
Frank Lampard’s Coventry will play in the Premier League for the first time since 2001 (Photo: Getty)
A former Manchester United star is reportedly keen on returning to the Premier League amid interest from Frank Lampard’s Coventry City.
After cruising to the Championship title, Coventry are preparing to play in the Premier League for the first time since in 2001, kicking-off the new season against champions Arsenal on August 21.
And Lampard has splashed the case this summer transfer window, spending £86million on five players, including highly-rated English goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from Brighton.
More signings will be needed to give the Sky Blues the best possible chance of avoiding relegation and, according to L’Equipe, they have made enquiries about Marseille’s Angel Gomes.
The midfielder came through United’s academy but failed to break into the first-team before joining Lille, where he quietly impressed, leading to Lee Carsley giving him his England debut in 2024.
Gomes only signed for Marseille last summer before spending the second-half of the season on loan at Wolves, though he was unable to stop their relegation.
It is said that the 25-year-old wants another chance to prove himself in his homeland and while Marseille do not wish to sell him, they will not stand in his way if a suitable deal can be agreed.
Angel Gomes joined Marseille on a free only last summer (Photo: Getty)
Due to their financial situation, the French club need to sell this summer, and as one of their top earners, Gomes, who is under contract until 2028, is a top candidate to leave.