The pursuit of Ederson by Manchester United has ended in failure, but the English club has quickly shifted its gaze toward another Brazilian midfielder to bolster the center of the pitch.
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Subscribe Sekarang →According to reports from Brazil, Manchester United have revived their interest in Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomes. This development follows the late collapse of the player's proposed 45 million euro move to Atletico Madrid.
Journalist Fabrizio Romano stated that the deal for Ederson is off. Manchester United informed Atalanta of their decision after the club altered its summer transfer strategy. Representatives from Atalanta maintain that the midfielder remains fully fit and expect him to rejoin their squad.
Reports indicate that Ederson was carrying a knee injury. Following Brazil's elimination from the World Cup, the English club requested additional intensive medical examinations before finalizing a deal valued at 35 million pounds plus add-ons. Based on the results, Manchester United chose to abandon the transfer.
The Brazilian outlet Globo claims that United have now signaled their interest in Joao Gomes. The club had previously established contact with the 25-year-old at the conclusion of last season, but his move to Spain appeared certain before final negotiations involving agent Jorge Mendes broke down.
Manchester United have reportedly contacted Wolverhampton Wanderers to discuss the financial structure required to secure the midfielder. They are not alone in their admiration, as rival club Liverpool are also said to monitor the player's situation closely.
Joao Gomes was named the Players" Player of the Season at Wolves despite the team's recent relegation. His former teammate, Matheus Cunha, spoke highly of his quality, comparing his potential trajectory to that of veteran midfielder Casemiro. "He is unbelievable on the pitch. I feel very secure," Cunha remarked regarding the player's defensive work rate.