'Man Utd were scared I'd end up like Paul Pogba or Jadon Sancho - but I can rejoin for free' Manchester United once feared they'd have to fork out an astronomical fee like they did for Paul Pogba and Jadon Sancho to get Angel Gomes back - but their former academy gem will be available for nothing in the summer.
According to The Evening Standard, United chiefs were immediately scared that he could turn into another Pogba or Sancho after his exit.
Gomes' contract with Lille expires at the end of the season, which means the Red Devils have the opportunity to snap him up on the cheap - or possibly for free in the summer.
For decades, joining Manchester United was seen as something of a career launchpad for players, but now, in many ways, it's the opposite.
These days, top stars often find their careers stagnating or regressing at Old Trafford, while those who leave frequently experience a resurgence.
