**Napoli are ‘lurking’ in the background ready to take advantage of Wolverhampton Wanderers’ relegation to sign Joao Gomes this summer.**
[Corriere del Mezzogiorno report](https://napoli.corriere.it/) that the Serie A side are already planning for the summer and the Wolves midfielder is in their sights.
The plan is to rejuvenate the squad and lower the wage bill where they can. Plans are already underway on that front.
Midfield improvements coming
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The midfield in particular needs changing at key players such as Franck Zambo Anguissa and Stanislav Lobotka have contracts expiring in 2027. Their futures are in the air.
Napoli are already targeting replacements and Wolves Joao Gomes is one of them. Napoli know that Wolves are on the verge of relegation and that provides an opportunity. They are ‘lurking’ and waiting to take advantage of the situation.
Their interest is not new. Reports in have linked Napoli with a move for months. [A report last month stated](https://sportwitness.co.uk/groundwork-laid-with-jorge-mendes-for-major-wolves-exit-discount-wanted/) that the groundwork had already been laid ahead of a possible move. Super-agent Jorge Mendes is fully involved in making it happen.
Asking price questions
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The question is what the asking price will be. The 25-year-old is currently valued at 25-year-old is currently valued at €35m, which would see Wolves almost double their money already. He cost €18.7m in 2023.
Rob Edwards’ side will be in a difficult position following relegation, though. Clubs like Napoli certainly won’t want to pay a premium for Joao Gomes or anyone else.
The fact that Corriere del Mezzogiorno state that they’re looking to take advantage is proof of that. On the other hand, there’s plenty of interested parties and Wolves can use that to their advantage.
It’s an interesting situation. Wolves will likely need to sell, and Napoli and others know that. But they’re not showing their hand yet, waiting to see how the situation develops before the summer transfer window.