United's Midfield Search Zeroes In on Wolves Gem
Manchester United have received a significant and credible endorsement in their pursuit of Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomes. Recent reports strongly link the Brazilian with a move to Old Trafford, with a potential £44million deal being mooted for the upcoming January transfer window.
Cunha's Glowing Recommendation
The transfer speculation has been given considerable weight by the public backing of United's own Matheus Cunha. The forward, who made the switch from Molineux to Manchester last summer, played alongside Gomes at Wolves and has not been shy in his praise. In an interview from July 2024, Cunha drew a compelling parallel between the young midfielder and United's seasoned campaigner, Casemiro.
"Maybe Casemiro," Cunha stated when asked which player Gomes reminded him of. "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."
A Potential Bargain in a Crowded Market
United's interest in reinforcing their midfield is well-documented, with names like Brighton's Carlos Baleba and Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson also on the radar. However, Gomes's reported £44million price tag is seen as a potential bargain, coming in at less than half the cost of some other targets.
Cunha further highlighted the on-pitch security that Gomes provides, a quality any top team craves. "He is unbelievable on the pitch," Cunha added. "I feel very secure. I feel like I can lose the ball when I have my midfielders behind me. He played very well for the national team, too."
By comparing Gomes to Casemiro, a player with a trophy-laden career including five Champions League wins and domestic success with both Real Madrid and United, Cunha has set a high bar. If the Red Devils do secure Gomes's signature in the New Year, they will be hoping the 24-year-old can indeed follow in the footsteps of his illustrious compatriot and become a world-beater at the Theatre of Dreams.
