Manchester United begin talks to sign £38m Liverpool target after Ederson transfer collapse

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Joao Gomes is wanted by Manchester United and Liverpool (Getty) Manchester United have entered the race with Liverpool to sign Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes, according to reports in Brazil. However, United remain in the market for a second central midfielder and according to Brazilian outlet Globo, an approach has been made to Wolves over a deal for Gomes.

The report adds that Liverpool have also held talks with Wolves to discuss a fee for their Brazilian midfielder. Gomes had appeared to be on course to join Atletico Madrid this summer in a deal worth €45m (£38.3m).

Manchester United have pulled out of their £35m deal to sign Ederson from Atalante (Getty) However, Atletico pulled the plug on the move this week as they were angered by Jorge Mendes, who represents Gomes, over his decision to push Bernardo Silva towards signing for Real Madrid earlier this summer. Silva, who left Manchester City on a free transfer at the end of last season, had been in talks to join Atletico before Mendes encouraged Real Madrid to make their move after Jose Mourinho returned as head coach.