The drama of the transfer window is well and truly underway and Manchester United are more than playing their part. The Red Devils looked guaranteed to welcome Atalanta’s Ederson, before reports emerged from Fabrizio Romano that the deal is now off.
Whilst sources closer to the club are suggesting that’s not the case, reports that Man United are in new contact to sign Joao Gomes would suggest otherwise.
The Wolverhampton Wanderers man could beat his compatriot to Old Trafford after INEOS’ unexpected change of heart.
Football FanCast’s Verdict
Credibility
If it’s not one Brazilian midfielder, then it could be another at Man United this summer. Gomes certainly makes sense, too. He knows the Premier League well, could come at a cheap price after Wolves’ relegation, and is arguably better than Ederson.
Finances
The midfielder looked on the verge of joining Atletico Madrid for around £34m in what was seen as a bargain deal. Now, Man United could swoop in for the same price and land an absolute steal this summer.
Insight
It should not come as a shock that Man United have turned towards Gomes following the collapse of their Ederson deal. The Wolves man is the same profile of player out of possession, making 190 recoveries last season, and offers more value in possession.
Impact
Reports are claiming that Man United still want three midfielders. With Andrey Santos on the way and Gomes potentially following, they’ll still be returning to the market one more time.
Gomes ticks several boxes at Old Trafford and would be a clear upgrade on Ederson, whose move to Old Trafford has seemingly collapsed.
According to TeamTalk, Man United have now made new contact to sign Gomes this summer. The Red Devils have revived their interest after calling off their move for Ederson and could sign the Wolves star this summer.
The deal could even come at a bargain. Gomes’ own move to Atletico Madrid recently collapsed and the Spanish giants were set to land his signature for just £34m.
Now, it’s there for the taking for Man United. Whether they take full advantage after making contact with the midfielder’s representatives once again.
Man Utd should prioritise Gomes over Ederson this summer
If their move for Ederson really is off the table, then it’s a blessing in disguise for Man United, who should instantly look to sign Gomes instead. The Wolves man would be a clear upgrade and is the exact profile of player who can platform Kobbie Mainoo’s best traits in possession.
25/26
Gomes
Ederson
Minutes
2,833
2,235
Tackles
107
59
Recoveries
194
133
Successful dribbles
1.37
0.64
Dubbed “brilliant” by former Wolves boss Rob Edwards, Gomes has been on Man United’s radar for some time and will be on the move out of the Midlands one way or another this summer.
If it’s not to be Ederson, then it must be the Wolves star who arrives ahead of next season.
