Manchester United legend Nicky Butt admits Angel Gomes is embroiled in a ‘contract dispute’ with the Red Devils that could see him leave the club this summer.
The midfielder is considered one of the most talented players to emerge from United’s academy in recent years but he’s found first-team opportunities difficult to come by this season and has made just six appearances in all competitions.
Gomes, who is related to former United winger Luis Nani, is out of contract in the summer and the club are keen for him to sign a new long-term deal at Old Trafford to avoid losing him for free.
Butt was promoted from being the head of United’s academy last summer into a new role as head of first-team development and he admits he’s desperate to see Gomes sign a new deal.
‘I’ve still got massive hopes for him. He’s got a contract dispute at the minute which all players have. I don’t get involved in that. That’s personal,’ said Butt.
‘The boy trains every day, works hard & his talent is unbelievable. His work ethic, the way he approaches training every day, & the way he approaches games whether he’s playing for the reserve team, the Under-19s, the first-team, is spot-on and he’s a very talented boy
‘He’s different to players like Scott because they are powerful & they can go an compete at that level. Angel is different. He has to get the right niche at the right time. If it all comes together then we’ve got one hell of a player on our hands.’
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