How much Wolves had already agreed to sell Joao Gomes for as Liverpool step up interest
Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Rousing the Kop or go back to LFC Live.
Liverpool could be the beneficiaries of Joao Gomes’ move to Atletico Madrid breaking down, and have entered the race to sign the Wolves midfielder.That’s according to Brazilian outlet Globo, who claim that the Reds are rivalling Manchester United in a quickening bid to sign Gomes.Having been relegated to the Championship with Wolves, the 25-year-old is still likely to move on this summer, and with a €45m fee already said to have been agreed with Atletico, Liverpool know exactly how much Gomes will cost. How high should Liverpool go to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG?
Maybe Liverpool would be better off signing two or three €50m players… Photo Credit: Getty Images/Catherine Ivill/AMA Liverpool could pinch Gomes for €45mAggressive, sharp in the tackle and full of energy on the pitch, Gomes is the kind of profile which Liverpool’s midfield has really been lacking recently.As a result, it is no surprise to see the Reds in the mix for the Brazil international, and according to Globo, contact has now been made between Liverpool and Wolves.An agreement should not be too difficult to reach, with the previous accord between the Molineux club and Atletico serving as a clear barometer.One wrinkle could come with interest from Manchester United, who are said to have simultaneously turned to Gomes having decided against completing a move for his compatriot Ederson.Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Joao Gomes already confirmed he’d join Liverpool and the door to Anfield is open this summerWhy did Gomes to Atletico break down?Though he is a good midfielder with Premier League experience and available at a very attractive price, some Liverpool fans may be concerned about signing a player who Atletico have turned their nose up at.However, the reason for the Spanish side’s snub appears to have little to do with Gomes himself.Rather, Atletico were put out by his agent Jorge Mendes, who, as Globo report, had arranged for Bernardo Silva to join following his exit from Manchester City this summer.Despite the agreement, Mendes is said to have changed Silva’s plans at the final hour, and taken him to arch-rivals Real Madrid instead. Angered by the agent’s conduct, Atletico reportedly took their frustration out on Gomes, refusing to do more business with Mendes.While this leaves the Wolves man in limbo for now, it could be good news for Liverpool as they look into what could be one of the bargains of the summer.
Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox