£35m Man United signing "highly likely" ahead of the summer as they target bargain PL gem

Man United are heading into the summer in a really good position. They are third in the Premier League and on course to qualify for Champions League football under Michael Carrick, which would be a huge achievement.

Assuming they do qualify for Europe, Man United will need to invest heavily in their squad to not only challenge for the Champions League but also become a real challenger for the Premier League title.

With Casemiro leaving, the Red Devils are expected to sign a central midfielder, and if not multiple midfielders, to build a strong spine of the team alongside Kobbie Mainoo.

Man United deal for Gomes ‘highly likely’

Joao Gomes has been somewhat of a bright spark in a poor Wolves team this year. He has shown the rest of the Premier League that he is worthy of a move in the summer rather than playing Championship football at Molineux.

Man United have been linked to Gomes for several months, and it is understood that they remain keen on the Brazilian midfielder ahead of the summer, as they look to strengthen in the middle of the park.

According to Caught Offside, Man United could sign Gomes for around £35m, and the deal is ‘highly likely’ in the summer. Gomes would be one of the cheaper midfield options this summer, and could be a real bargain, considering his talent and the fact that he is just 25 years old.

This season, Gomes has made 35 appearances in all competitions, scoring one goal, and providing three assists. He has really come on under Rob Edwards since the current Wolves boss joined the club. Gomes has been at Molineux since 2023, when he joined Brazilian side Flamengo.

Man United could partner Gomes with Tonali

The Red Devils likely would sign another midfielder if they secured Gomes, so the question is, who would they go for? It is understood that there are four major names on their shortlist ahead of the summer.

Carlos Baleba from Brighton, Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace, Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest and Sandro Tonali from Newcastle. In recent weeks, the latter seems the most likely as reports have been saying that he is now Man United’s first choice midfield target.

Furthermore, his agent has indicated that he would want to leave Newcastle if they fail to qualify for the Champions League. Eddie Howe’s side is currently 12th in the Premier League, and need to make up a deficit of seven points to get into the top five.

For your next Man United read: Man United set to battle against Arsenal to sign ex-Man City striker to challenge Benjamin Sesko.