Arsenal are reportedly keen on signing 23-year-old Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomes.
A report by O Dia via Sport Witness has claimed that Arsenal will provide stiff competition to Premier League rivals Manchester United for highly-rated Brazilian midfielder Joao Gomes in the summer transfer window.
The 23-year-old has established himself as a key player for Wolves since joining the Premier League club, and he is certainly good enough to play for the biggest clubs in the country. It is no secret that Arsenal need to bring in a quality central midfielder, especially as the partner of Declan Rice.
Jorginho is well into his thirties, and Thomas Partey has had his fair share of injury problems. They will need to sign a quality midfielder at the end of the season. Gomes will be tempted to join them if there is a concrete proposal on the table, and it remains to be seen whether Arsenal can secure an agreement with Wolves.
The Molineux outfit will not want to let him leave easily, and they could demand the premium for their star midfielder. A move to Arsenal will be an exciting opportunity, and Gomes would get to compete for trophies with them. He will be hoping that the two clubs can finalise an agreement soon.
Manchester United need Joao Gomes
Manchester United need central midfield reinforcements as well and the Brazilian would be a quality addition. Recent reports have heavily linked the Red Devils with the young Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder.
He could prove to be an upgrade on players like Scott McTominay and Sofyan Amrabat next season. Manchester United need to improve their squad to return to the UEFA Champions League and push for trophies once again. Signing a quality midfielder should be one of their priorities.
Gomes could form a quality partnership with players like Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo in the middle of the park next season. The 23-year-old will add control, composure and defensive cover to the Manchester United midfield. Joining the biggest clubs in the country will be a major step up in his career, and the Brazilian will look to prove himself at the highest level.
Moving to Arsenal would allow him to compete in the UEFA Champions League next season, and he will look to prove himself in European football as well. It will be interesting to see which of the two clubs can secure an agreement with Wolves and get the deal done.