Flamengo 
Man Utd 
- 6 September
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CONFIRMED: João Gomes signs for Wolves.
Wolves beats Man Utd to sign João Gomes. Flamengo accepts their €18.7M offer for the midfielder, ending the rumour of João Gomes moving to Man Utd.
CONFIRMED: João Gomes signs for Wolves
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(Latest update: )Man Utd's pursuit of João Gomes reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 82% probability of the midfielder making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Man Utd has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of João Gomes (25).
- Man Utd has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of João Gomes.
- João Gomes is in a favorable situation regarding potential playing time, as there are only a limited number of direct competitors for his position within the current Man Utd squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Kobbie Mainoo, Christian Eriksen)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Bruno Fernandes , Scott McTominay)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes )
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Kobbie Mainoo, Christian Eriksen)
Manchester United wanted to land this gifted talent- The 4th Official - A view from the sideline
Manchester United considered recruiting Joao Gomes from Flamengo last summer in exchange of Andrea Pereira heading in the other direction.
Alternatives of Man Utd
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
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74.2
77.9
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Conor Gallagher |
 Tottenham
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€31.2M |
|
73.7
82.3
|
Diego Gómez |
 Brighton
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€2.6M |
|
73.7
86.4
|
Leon Avdullahu |
 Hoffenheim
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€22.5M |
|
73.6
74.6
|
Sander Berge |
 Fulham
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€19.8M |
|
73.5
84.5
|
Yegor Yarmolyuk |
 Brentford
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€31.9M |
|
73.5
76.5
|
Cheick Doucouré |
 C. Palace
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€14.6M |
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73.4
73.9
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Sean Longstaff |
 Leeds Utd
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€13.9M |
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73.0
78.3
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Morten Frendrup |
 Genoa
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€14.4M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finn Jeltsch | 26-08-2026 | Report | |
| Myles Lewis-Skelly | 25-08-2026 | Report | |
| Alejandro Balde | 21-08-2026 | Report | |
| Edmond Tapsoba | 21-08-2026 | Report | |
| Ayyoub Bouaddi | 11-08-2026 | Report | |
| Tyler Adams | 24-07-2026 | Report | |
| Carlos Baleba | 06-07-2026 | Report | |
| Mateus Fernandes | 27-06-2026 | Report |
João Gomes
M (C)
Skill: 70.5
Pot: 76.0
Team
A. Villa
A. Villa
Contracted Until
30 Jun 31
ETV
€36.3M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€32.7M – €39.9M
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Who is João Gomes?
João Gomes (BRA) is a a ball winning midfielder and currently plays for A. Villa. João Gomes is 25 years old (2001/02/12) and he is 176cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 35. João Gomes has also been used as a box to box midfielder and as a deep lying playmaker.
João Gomes's current transfer value is between €32.7M and €39.9M. His last transfer was from Wolves to A. Villa in 2026. A. Villa paid Wolves €40M for João Gomes.
João Gomes latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
