Manchester United have reportedly accelerated their efforts to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomes in January, according to a recent report.
After a disappointing start this season, the Red Devils showed signs of improvement by winning three consecutive games against Sunderland, Liverpool and Brighton and Hove Albion.
However, they have been winless in the past three games and after a disappointing defeat to ten-man Everton on Monday evening, the Red Devils found themselves in the middle of the table.
Ruben Amorim has said that returning to European football is the club’s main goal this season. However, the defeat to the Toffees is a major blow to their hopes of achieving that goal.
According to a recent Brazilian report (via Subway), Man Utd are planning to turn the situation around by signing a new midfielder in January and have identified Adam Wharton, Elliot Anderson and Carlos Baleba as primary targets; however, it would be difficult to sign any of them mid-season.
Therefore, the Amorim side has shifted focus to alternative options and identified Gomes as a serious option. They have even “intensified talks” to complete the move before the end of this year.
The Red Devils are in negotiations with Wolves to complete the deal for a fee of around £44 million, with talks getting closer to an advanced stage.
Gomes to Man Utd
Gomes has shown his qualities in the Premier League in recent years, but he is not a name that would excite United fans. Furthermore, although the Brazilian has been an important player for Wolves, they have found themselves at the bottom of the table this season and have only collected 2 points so far.
Casemiro has had mixed performances in recent years, while Manuel has been unable to find his feet in the Premier League. Kobbie Mainoo, on the other hand, found it difficult to play regularly under Amorim this season.
Therefore, it would be the right decision for Man Utd to sign a new midfielder in January, but the question is whether Gomes would be the right option to take them forward.
It remains to be seen whether United will ultimately choose to secure its service this winter period to strengthen the engine room.
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