Liverpool transfer news as Reds linked with Brazilian Premier League midfielder
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Liverpool has been linked with relegation-bound Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes, who will likely be courted by plenty of Premier League teams come the summer transfer windowBrazilian midfielder Joao Gomes has been linked with a move to Merseyside(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool is reportedly interested in signing Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes, who is also a target for Manchester United.The summer transfer window is fast approaching, with Arne Slot's side recently linked to the likes of Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga and Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni.Heading into the final three months of the 2025/26 season, the Reds find themselves way off the pace in the Premier League, sitting 21 points behind league leader Arsenal. They have reached the quarterfinals of the Champions League after beating Galatasaray earlier this week, but they have been handed a tough matchup with defending champion Paris Saint-Germain.READ MORE: Jamie Carragher asks Hugo Ekitike awkward Thierry Henry question in front of himREAD MORE: Richard Hughes did $62M Liverpool deal with club that now wants to poach himWith Liverpool having offered up a disappointing Premier League title defense, the Merseyside team will need to strengthen this summer to ensure it is in the running come next season.And with that in mind, here is the transfer gossip to have emerged around the Reds of late...Joao Gomes (Wolves)One name who has recently emerged as a potential summer target for Liverpool is Joao Gomes.
The 25-year-old Brazilian is almost certainly going to be leaving Wolves this summer, with his current club bound for relegation from the Premier League.While Rob Edwards' players are currently in good form, with one of their most recent wins seeing them beat Liverpool at the beginning of March 2-1, they still sit rooted to the bottom of the table, 12 points behind 17th-place Nottingham Forest and 18th-place West Ham, who both have a game in hand on Wolves.Joao Gomes is being linked with Liverpool(Image: MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)However, despite their position in the table, Gomes has impressed for Wolves this season. According to TEAMtalk, Gomes is a target for both Liverpool and Manchester United this summer.Both clubs are said to be actively monitoring the midfielder, with the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City, and Tottenham also said to have made enquiries about the Brazilian.Should the Reds be interested in the Brazilian, they may already have stolen a march on their rivals, as Gomes has previously admitted he would love to play for Liverpool.
Back in 2022, while playing for Flamengo, Gomes said: "Liverpool is a team I would play for. I have a great desire to play there."Edwards and Wolves are not expected to stand in Gomes' way should he want to leave this summer, with a fee of $57 million (£43 million) mooted for the midfielder.Luis Suarez (Sporting CP)The Reds have also been linked with Sporting CP striker Luis Suarez.