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Man United and Liverpool enter race for £30m-rated “wonderful player” from Brazil

Manchester United are looking to sign the Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomes during the summer transfer window.

According to Football Insider, the 25-year-old will be made available for £30 million. The Brazilian wants to leave Wolves after their relegation, and the opportunity to play for Manchester United will be hard to turn down for him.

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Man United could use Joao Gomes

Manchester United need more quality and control in the middle of the park, and Gomes could be an excellent option for them for a reasonable fee. He impressed with Wolves despite their relation, and he has the quality to play for a bigger club. He will add control, composure, and physicality in the middle of the park for Manchester United.

Meanwhile, Liverpool are also interested in signing the Brazilian midfielder. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs are willing to pay the £30 million asking price for him. They have the resources to get the deal done, and the demands are quite reasonable for a player of his experience and quality. He is well settled in the Premier League, and he could make an immediate impact.

Gomes has been hailed as a “wonderful player”.

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Gomes is angling for a move

The midfielder will be desperate to sort out his future quickly and join a big club before the new season begins. Manchester United and Liverpool will be able to offer him Champions League football in the upcoming campaign. He will certainly hope that either of the two clubs will come forward with an acceptable offer for him in the coming weeks.

Both teams have struggled in the middle of the park, and they need to sign quality midfielders before the new season begins. Manchester United have already signed Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, whereas Liverpool are yet to address their problems in the midfield.

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After Santos and Tielemans: Man United turn attention towards bargain midfield signing

Manchester United’s midfield rebuild may not stop with the expected arrivals of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.

The Red Devils are attempting to add greater energy, physical strength and Premier League experience in central areas after identifying the position as one of their biggest summer priorities.

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Signing another midfielder would leave United with a significantly different engine room heading into the new season.

However, the club must decide whether three major additions are necessary or whether some of their remaining transfer budget should be reserved for other positions.

Man United turn attention to Premier League proven option

According to Football Insider, Man United are preparing a fresh move for Wolves midfielder João Gomes.

The Brazilian is a long-term target at Old Trafford and could be allowed to leave Molineux following the club’s relegation from the Premier League.

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The report claims United are extremely keen on the 25-year-old and hope to add him alongside Tielemans, with a verbal agreement reportedly in place for the Aston Villa midfielder.

The Guardian has also reported that United are in advanced negotiations for Tielemans after deciding to activate his £35m release clause.

Gomes would offer a different profile. His aggression, ball-winning ability and familiarity with English football could give United more protection in demanding matches, while his experience means he should require less time to adapt than an overseas prospect.

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Man United have already completed the signing of Santos from Chelsea.

Gomes would be a strong addition if United can secure him at a reasonable price. He would bring intensity and defensive bite, while Santos and Tielemans offer more progression and creativity.

However, United must also provide a clear pathway for all three players. Spending heavily on several midfielders only makes sense if each one has a defined role.

This looks like a sensible opportunity following Wolves’ relegation. Gomes is entering his prime, already understands the Premier League and could give United the balance their midfield has often lacked.

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