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Manchester United fans are frustrated as Atletico Madrid appears close to signing midfielder Joao Gomes, who is seen as a potential replacement for Casemiro. The situation raises questions about United's transfer strategy amid Gomes' availability at a bargain price due to Wolverhampton's relegation.
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Reports of Atletico Madrid closing in on a deal for Joao Gomes must have left most Manchester United fans frustrated.
Most were wondering why United are letting a brilliant Casemiro replacement, available at a bargain given Wolverhampton Wanderersā relegation, join another club.
Wanting Ineos to sign Gomes is certainly not ridiculous.
Gomes has been a long-term target and has more than justified the Red Devilsā decision to follow him closely.
Tenacious and full of energy, the box-to-box midfielder has dazzled by effortlessly combining a relentless defensive work rate, aggressive tackling, and intelligent ball recovery with the ability to drive forward and initiate attacks. Gomes truly is a complete midfielder.
He is one midfielder to whom you hand the keys to your engine room. Given his Premier League pedigree, he is exactly the kind of signing Ineos are now hell-bent on making, which is why reports of the Brazilian agreeing terms with Atletico came as such a shock.
Joao Gomes is considered a potential replacement for Casemiro, providing a strong midfield option at a bargain price.
Reports indicate that Atletico Madrid is closing in on a deal for Joao Gomes, which has frustrated Manchester United fans.
Wolverhampton's relegation has made Joao Gomes available at a lower price, increasing interest from clubs like Manchester United and Atletico Madrid.
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However, just as some were already writing off a Gomes-Old Trafford switch, Caught Offside are claiming that may not be the case at all.
The UK outlet is reporting:
āLiverpool and Man United frontrunners to sign Ā£40m Brazilian starā
They do acknowledge that Atletico have held talks with Gomes. However, they explain why a move to Spain remains unlikely:
āNo formal bids have yet been submitted, but once the transfer window opens, Wolves are expected to face a flurry of offers. The most likely scenario is that Gomes remains in the Premier League, with United or Liverpool leading the chase at around Ā£40 million.ā
A battle with Liverpool for Gomes is not an easy one, but it is one Ineos should relish.
The good news is that the strong links to Wanda Metropolitano have changed nothing. The Gomes race remains wide open, and United have a brilliant chance of winning it.
The opportunity to play a key role at Old Trafford while succeeding his compatriot should appeal greatly to a 25-year-old with ambitions of going down as Brazilās finest midfield export.
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