Liverpool are favourites to sign Joao Gomes for £50 million

Liverpool are heavily linked with a summer move for Joao Gomes

Liverpool are in the running to get their hands on the Premier League title at the end of the season, as they currently hold a 15-point lead against the second-placed Arsenal in the points table. They are also the favourites to win the EFL Cup, as the club will face Newcastle United in the final. However, Arne Slot and his side suffered a heartbreaking knockout in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League against PSG, which they so desperately wanted to win.

The Reds still have a lot of chinks in their armory and would like to iron them out in the summer transfer window. One area that they might be looking to strengthen is the midfield. Wataru Endo has struggled to find game time this season under Slot and hence might not be in the long-term plans of the coach. Ryan Gravenberch has played as the defensive midfielder, with Alexis Mac-Allister supporting him. The club do need some extra personnel to support them in the midfield.

Liverpool are favourites to sign Joao Gomes for £50 million

Gazeta Do Urubu, as relayed by Give Me Sport, has reported that the Reds are the favourites to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomes in the upcoming summer transfer window for £50 million. He has been a consistent performer for Wolves and one of the most important players for the team. The club does not want to offload him but the source has stated that a £50 million price would trigger his departure.

How has he fared in the ongoing season?

Gomes has scored three goals in 26 matches so far in the Premier League season and is a handful in the middle of the park. He passes the ball roughly 45 times during a game with a pass completion rate of 85.81%. The midfielder also plays 0.75 key passes each game.

The Brazilian midfield gem is quietly turning heads. The Wolves star has tenacity with technique, making him a nightmare for opponents. He is a tackling machine; aggressive yet precise, winning the ball back with a pitbull’s bite. The midfielder’s low centre of gravity gives him agility, darting through tight spaces effortlessly.

On the ball, he’s composed, popping off crisp passes to keep play ticking. Gomes reads the game sharply, intercepting danger before it festers. At 24, his stamina and discipline scream potential. The Wolves man is not flashy, but his work rate and grit make him a silent destroyer—perfect for any top side.

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Signing Gomes would be a coup for Liverpool. His relentless tackling and energy would bolster their midfield, giving Alexis Mac Allister freedom to create and Dominic Szoboszlai space to shine. Gomes will also allow the club to offload Endo and add depth. For the club, Gomes brings grit and youth and hence will push the club toward trophies with fresh hunger!