Atletico Madrid will hope to beat Manchester United to 25-year-old Wolverhampton Wanderers Joao Gomes after holding talks for a summer transfer.
A report by TEAMtalk has revealed that Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomes is the subject of interest from Atletico Madrid. The Colchoneros are scouring the market for a holding midfielder, and they have opened talks to seal a deal in the upcoming transfer window.
While Wolverhampton Wanderers are keen on recouping around £50 million from the South American midfielder’s departure, their relegation from the Premier League may bring down the valuation to around £40 million. Meanwhile, Gomes is also a target for Manchester United, with the Red Devils vying for his signature.
How has Joao Gomes performed in the Premier League?
Joao Gomes has established himself as one of the most reliable midfielders in the Premier League since joining Wolverhampton Wanderers from Flamengo in January 2023. The 25-year-old midfielder has made significant progress in the last three years, and he has been a rare bright spot in a dreadful campaign for the Black Country outfit.
Gomes has made over 100 appearances for Wolverhampton Wanderers thus far while chipping in with eight goals and six assists. Meanwhile, the Brazilian midfielder’s progress has piqued the attention of several high-profile clubs. Atletico Madrid and Manchester United are among the prospective suitors vying for his signature this year.
A man in demand
Atletico Madrid’s interest in Joao Gomes is understandable. Koke is on the wrong side of 30 and approaching the twilight of his career, while Johnny Cardoso has been inconsistent since arriving from Real Betis. The Colchoneros need a competent holding midfielder who can forge a solid partnership alongside Pablo Barrios in the middle of the park.
As for Manchester United, the Red Devils wanted to sign Gomes in the winter transfer window. The continued interest makes sense, as Casemiro will leave as a free agent after the 2025/26 season. Additionally, Manuel Ugarte has been a liability throughout his stint with Manchester United. So, the Red Devils have set their sights on Gomes.
Meanwhile, Gomes’s price tag of £40-50 million makes him an appealing target for Atletico Madrid and Manchester United, considering he will enter the peak of his career in a few years. So, the investment could prove worthy as the 25-year-old Brazilian international seeks a new adventure after Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Premier League relegation.