Arne Slot and Joao Gomes (Picture by Justin Setterfield, David Rogers/Getty Photos)
Liverpool are understood to be eyeing up a possible switch transfer for Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes this summer season, sources have advised CaughtOffside.
The Reds are one in every of plenty of high golf equipment maintaining an in depth eye on Gomes’ state of affairs, although he’s simply signed a brand new contract with Wolves.
Gomes has lengthy been on the radar of Liverpool, in addition to the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United, and the Brazil worldwide might nonetheless be one to observe this summer season.
Though Gomes’ new Wolves deal doesn’t have a launch clause, it’s nonetheless anticipated that the membership would possibly money in on him if the cash is correct.
Liverpool really feel it might be price testing the waters with a suggestion within the area of £40m for Gomes as they appear to strengthen in midfield this summer season.
Joao Gomes to Liverpool switch might be one to observe
It stays to be seen if LFC will certainly come ahead with a proper provide, nevertheless it’s one thing being mentioned internally within the build-up to the summer season.
Arne Slot needs extra depth in midfield and is a giant admirer of Gomes’ qualities, whereas Wataru Endo may be about to make means as he attracts curiosity forward of the following switch window.
Wolves have usually needed to promote their key gamers, and it might be that Gomes’ new contract will likely be much like the state of affairs of Matheus Cunha.
Cunha additionally just lately signed a brand new deal, nevertheless it’s extensively felt that it’s to guard his worth earlier than promoting, slightly than as a consequence of any real looking hope of maintaining him long-term.
Liverpool will little doubt hope there’s a deal to be executed there for Gomes, however a deal might additionally hinge on if different key gamers like Cunha, in addition to Rayan Ait-Nouri, depart Molineux as effectively this summer season.
