Joao Gomes’ brilliant nickname shows that he’d bring exactly what is missing in Liverpool’s midfield
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Liverpool made a habit of buying from the Premier League’s relegated teams during Jurgen Klopp’s time at Anfield, and were shown the value of bringing in players who were used to scrapping for their futures in the division.Andy Robertson, Gini Wijnaldum and Xherdan Shaqiri all came in to relatively little fanfare, but all delivered during a special period for the Reds.Fast forward to 2026, and Liverpool‘s transfer strategy has changed somewhat. Maybe Liverpool would be better off signing two or three €50m players… Photo Credit: Getty Images/Catherine Ivill/AMA Though the 25-year-old would not be the most glamorous midfield option Liverpool could sign this summer, he might just be exactly the kind of profile Andoni Iraola needs next season.His brilliant nickname, ‘The Pitbull’, just about says it all.
Gomes could absolutely provide that, and the fact he’s been used to battling for every last point with Wolves should come in handy as well.Gomes can restore some physicality to Liverpool’s midfieldIt is not only on the pitch which Gomes is known to be a battler. Gomes can do that.Photo by Brett Patzke – WWFC/Wolves via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Why Liverpool fans do not need to panic about Michael Edwards leaving FSG during the transfer windowAmazingly, the Brazil international was ranked third in the whole of the Premier League for tackles in 2025/26, registering 107 for the season.
He isn’t afraid of going toe-to-toe with anyone on the pitch, and that is something Liverpool have been badly missing from the players in front of their defence.Gomes would not have to be a starterDespite his impressive statistics, some Liverpool supporters will understandably be concerned that Gomes does not have the quality to displace any of their current midfielders. Players have joined Liverpool as squad players in the past and gone on to be legends of the club.