Manchester United have been linked with a summer move for the Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomes for months.
Joao Gomes has done quite well for Wolverhampton Wanderers, and his performances have attracted the attention of the Red Devils. However, a report by talkSPORT has claimed that the Midlands outfit are confident of keeping the 23-year-old at the club this summer.
The development will come as a major blow from Manchester United, who were hoping to sign a quality centre midfielder by landing Gomes this summer. It is no secret that Manchester United need more quality and depth in the middle of the park.
Players like Casemiro, Sofyan Amrabat, and Scott McTominay have been quite underwhelming this season, and Manchester United will have to bring in an upgrade if they want to do well next year. In addition, Donny van de Beek and Christian Eriksen will likely leave Manchester United this summer.
A club of Manchester United’s status should be pushing for major trophies and securing Champions League qualification. It has been a disappointing season for them, and they have missed out on Champions League qualification for the next season.
Manchester United will be hoping to bounce back strongly next season, and it will be interesting to see if they can bring in the necessary additions during the summer transfer window. However, a move for Joao Gomes appears unlikely.
Manchester United need a quality midfielder
Gomes would have been a quality addition for them. The 23-year-old has proven his quality in the Premier League, and he could have excelled in a better team alongside better players. He would have added creativity and control to the Manchester United midfield.
It will be interesting to see if Manchester United decide to test the resolve of Wolves with a lucrative proposal at the end of the season, regardless of the reports. The Brazilian midfielder could be attracted to the idea of joining one of the biggest clubs in the country as well.
If Manchester United fail to secure his signature in the coming weeks, they should move on to other targets. Signing a quality central midfielder should be one of the top priorities heading into the summer transfer window. They need someone who can control the tempo of the game and composure and technical ability in the middle of the park.
