Manchester United might launch the offensive to sign 22-year-old Brazilian midfielder Joao Gomes in 2024 from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Joao Gomes is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils are laying the groundwork for the transfer windows in 2024. And the 22-year-old Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder has emerged as one of the top targets.
Joao Gomes spent his formative years with Flamengo after joining the club as an eight-year-old in 2009. The Brazilian midfielder subsequently rose through the ranks at Flamengo before making his debut as a 19-year-old in November 2020. He then enjoyed productive campaigns in the 2021 and 2022 seasons.
Gomes’s progress at Flamengo did not go unnoticed, capturing the attention of several clubs in Europe. And Wolverhampton Wanderers surprisingly beat the competition to sign the 22-year-old in the January transfer window this year. The youngster has become a regular since then, starting every Premier League game thus far this term.
While Wolverhampton Wanderers are not setting the stage alight, Gomes remains highly rated in the market. And the young midfielder’s progress at the Molineux has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs, including Manchester United.
Manchester United had a busy 2023 summer transfer window, making several crucial signings while parting ways with deadwood. Bolstering the midfield unit was one of Erik ten Hag’s priorities this past summer. And Manchester United addressed the issue by signing Sofyan Amrabat on the deadline day.
But the Moroccan international has joined Manchester United on a loan deal, and his permanent signing is not certain. In addition, Scott McTominay faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford, with Fulham among his prospective suitors. So, Manchester United might have to sign a midfielder in 2024.
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Gomes is thus a viable target, with his ability to play as a holding midfielder also making him a potential Casemiro successor. But Wolverhampton Wanderers will likely demand a premium, considering their conduct during negotiations for Ruben Neves in the last few years. And it will be interesting to see if the 22-year-old Brazilian midfielder arrives at Old Trafford in 2024.
