Barcelona Courting One Of Manchester United's Top Young Talents

Barcelona are said to be keen one Manchester United youngster Angel Gomes, said to be one of the most promising talents in the United youth set-up.

Gomes is just 16 years old but is already showing plenty of potential. A first-year scholar, he captained England U-17's to an 8-1 thumping over Germany recently and made his Manchester United U-18 debut two years ago when he was just 14.

Predominantly an attacking midfielder with a low sense of gravity, Gomes has a huge admirer in academy boss Nicky Butt and scored an impressive hat-trick for the youth side against Everton before he had even turned 16 earlier this season.

Signed at the age of 13, Gomes is tied down at United until 2018 but that won't stop Barca from monitoring his situation.

Gomes has family links in the world of football - his father Gil played in the same Under 21 side as European football legends Rui Costa and Luis Figo.

(h/t Daily Mail)

Topics: FC Barcelona, Manchester United, Angel Gomes, Barca

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