Latest developments
- Manchester United are keen on signing Wolves’ Joao Gomes.
- The 23-year-old is also being monitored by Liverpool.
- The midfielder’s contract is valid until 2028.
Whisper+ analysis
Authenticity (3/5): Former United scout with the intel
Man Utd want to raid Wolverhampton Wanderers this month for their midfielder Joao Gomes, with Liverpool also poised to make a bid.
That is according to Mick Brown, a former chief scout at Old Trafford who is said to still be well-connected to the Red Devils. He was speaking to footballinsider247.com.
Value (3/5): Won’t come cheap
Wolves signed the centre-midfielder from boyhood club Flamengo two years ago for around £15 million. Nine caps for Brazil have seen his market value rise steadily to £33.7 million at Molineux.
His long contract ensures Wolves have plenty of time to get the best possible price, and interest from rivals Liverpool could make this an expensive purchase for United.
Suitability (4/5): Excelling in struggling side
Four goal involvements this season, including two Premier League goals, have been part of an impressive season thus far for Gomes, who has stood out despite Wolves’ stop-start campaign.
Premier League quality and the ability to solidify his team in the middle of the park will be useful for Ruben Amorim’s system.
Upgrade? (4/5): Fresh legs needed
With Casemiro on the way out, Kobbie Mainoo the subject of transfer speculation and Christian Eriksen out of contract, Man Utd need fresh impetus in the heart of midfield.
At 23, Gomes will be seen as the future of United’s core, and can battle Manuel Ugarte and Toby Collyer for a place in the starting XI.
Logic (4.5/5): Doesn’t want a relegation on CV
Wolves have made a good start under Vitor Pereira, but they remain firmly in a relegation battle. Gomes will have ambitions of competing further up the table.
That desire will increase United’s interest, and his experience in the division makes this less of a gamble, even if the fee will be significant.
Whisper+ verdict: 18.5/25
Connections at United, plus their need to regenerate their central areas makes this rumour one to watch.
