Report Liverpool eye Joao Gomes as Premier rivals intensify chase

Report: Liverpool have made contact with Wolves to sign Brazil international midfielder Joao Gomes, a player rated at roughly £38 million. The same Globo Esporte report notes that Manchester United have also entered discussions with Wolves over the 25‑year‑old, assessing a possible £38.3 million fee. The Brazil international’s long‑standing admiration by Liverpool dates back to his move from Flamengo to Molineux, where he built a strong reputation in English football despite Wolves’ relegation. His experience in the Premier League, combined with the intensity and work‑rate that suit Andoni Iraola’s vision, makes him a credible option after the Atletico Madrid‑led €45 million bid collapsed. Manchester United’s recent setback in chasing Ederson from Atalanta has reopened their midfield plans, placing Gomes among the names under renewed consideration. If Liverpool decide to move beyond exploratory talks, Gomes’ likely fee—mirroring the €45 million Atletico offer—offers a manageable bracket in a market where elite midfielders quickly exceed £50 million.

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A photo supplied by IMAGO captures the midfielder’s aggressive style, underscoring the physical demands he can meet in the Premier League. Our View is that Wolves, now in the Championship, will aim to protect value rather than accept a cut‑price exit,given genuine interest from twoPremierLeague giants. For Liverpool, securing Gomes would provide a provenPremierLeague midfielder at a price that aligns with their budget while reinforcing the squad under Iraola’s evolving identity.