(Football news) Joao Gomes left Flamengo for Wolves in January of last year after the Premier League team outbid Lyon, a major French team, to sign him. Gomes has made 39 appearances for his current team across all competitions, racking up one assist and three goals.
Throughout the 2023–24 season, the Brazilian has been a vital member of Gary O’Neil’s team, making 28 appearances, scoring twice, and dishing out one assist. With a one-year option to extend, Gomes’s deal at Molineux runs until June 2028. However, The Mirror reports that Man United will try to sign him during this summer’s transfer window.
With Casemiro most likely to leave, Manchester United, the 20-time English champions, intend to pursue a defensive midfielder in the forthcoming transfer window.
Gomes, who is reportedly valued at £40 million, is reportedly the subject of Man United scouting, and the Red Devils are getting ready to make a move for him at the end of the season.
However, Wolves is rumored to be looking for Gomes’ replacement this summer, so the team may have competition from both Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United. The Brazilian gave a remarkable display for Wolves last month against Tottenham, helping O’Neil’s club win 2-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with two goals from him.
Casemiro, who is facing more time out with a muscular problem, has another two years left to run on his contract at Old Trafford, with the option of a further 12 months.
The 32-year-old continues to be linked with a summer exit, though, with teams from Saudi Arabia believed to be keeping a close eye on his situation in Manchester.
Kobbie Mainoo is viewed as the future of the Man United midfield, but Christian Eriksen could join Casemiro in leaving the club this summer, while Sofyan Amrabat is unlikely to be signed on a permanent basis, having struggled to impress while on loan from Fiorentina.
The Red Devils anticipate that Bruno Fernandes will continue to be a vital member of the team next season, although Scott McTominay’s future is still up in the air.
Under new minority stakeholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Manchester United intends to be busy this summer. However, if Champions League football is not guaranteed for the 2024–25 season, the club’s budget will be negatively damaged.
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