Manchester United have been linked with a move for Joao Gomes but Ruben Amorim won’t get the chance to watch the Wolves midfielder up close.
The transfer priority for Manchester United in 2026 is signing a central midfielder, and Ineos could make their move in January.
With Manuel Ugarte out of favour, Casemiro’s contract expiring and Kobbie Mainoo open to leaving, a midfield overhaul is on the horizon.
Matheus Cunha thinks Joao Gomes could be as good as Casemiro
“Maybe Casemiro. He is a bit older now, but I put Casemiro’s name there only to show where Joao Gomes could arrive.
“I think Joao has the possibility to arrive. He is very humble, and he works a lot. The good teams come like a gift when you do that.”
Cunha on Gomes in 2024
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United have been linked to Joao Gomes and Wolves may be under pressure to sell considering they are on track to be relegated from the Premier League.
Gomes is open to joining United, but he will be denied the chance to impress Ruben Amorim next week.
Joao Gomes playing against Burnley
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Joao Gomes will miss Man Utd clash with suspension
United have been scouting Gomes since 2022 when he was playing for Flamengo, and he is back on the shopping list for 2026.
But when United travel to Molineux next week, Gomes will not be available to audition for the Red Devils.
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That is because Gomes picked up a yellow card as Wolves lost 1-0 to Nottingham Forest. It was his fifth of the season, meaning he has been handed a one-game suspension.
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Manager Ruben Amorim arrives ahead of the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester United at Selhurst Park in 2025 in London, England.
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United face Wolves on Monday evening, but manager Rob Edwards will have to change his midfield options.
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The upcoming run of fixtures looks extremely favourable for United on paper.
On Thursday, Amorim will look for back-to-back wins when West Ham travel to Old Trafford. The Hammers currently sit in the relegation spots with only three wins all season.
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West Ham will be without Lucas Paqueta for the clash, and after that United will face a winless Wolves side who won’t have Gomes available.
Everything has lined up for United to take advantage and build up some momentum in the Premier League. Wolves have collected only two points from their opening 14 games. Anything other than a win would be a disaster for Amorim.
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