Liverpool 'makes contact' for Man Utd transfer alternative after deal collapses
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLiverpool have reportedly contacted Wolves over a potential deal for midfielder Joao Gomes, according to Brazilian outlet Globo, with Manchester United also said to be showing renewed interest.Liverpool have approached Wolves regarding Joao Gomes(Image: Naomi Baker, Getty Images)Liverpool has made an approach for Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomes, according to a report from Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte.It is claimed contact has been established over a deal for the 25-year-old. Manchester United have also expressed interest in Gomes after their transfer bid for Atalanta's Ederson collapsed.According to the same report, both Premier League clubs are gathering information on a potential deal for the Wolves star.Gomes had appeared set to join Atletico Madrid this summer following an agreement worth €45million (£39million), however the deal quickly fell apart amid the involvement of super agent Jorge Mendes.Reports from Brazil suggest that Mendes had brokered Gomes' move to Madrid before becoming involved in Bernardo Silva's transfer negotiations.Having facilitated Silva's move, the Portuguese agent ultimately steered him towards Real Madrid rather than Atletico, which reportedly infuriated Atletico's hierarchy, prompting them to withdraw from their agreement to sign Gomes — despite terms having already been settled.Manchester United are also eyeing up Gomes for a summer transfer, with Globo stating that both clubs "made contact after the deal between Atletico de Madrid and Joao Gomes fell through".Gomes was due to join Atletico Madrid this summer(Image: Clive Rose, Getty Images)Globo further stated: "Both Liverpool and Manchester United contacted Wolverhampton to inquire about pricing and business models.
Atletico Madrid had agreed to buy him for €45million."Corroborating these claims, TEAMtalk have also reported that Manchester United have made "fresh contact" for Gomes in a bid to bring him up north.They reported: "The Brazilian has long been admired by United and was previously high on the club's shortlist before moving to Molineux."Gomes had been on course to join Atletico Madrid this summer, but we understand that negotiations over that move have broken down at the final stages.Jorge Mendes angered bosses at Atletico Madrid, prompting them to drop Gomes(Image: Octavio Passos, Getty Images)"That development has prompted United to become attentive to his situation once again."While Liverpool will undoubtedly be wary of the threat posed by Manchester for Gomes, they hold an advantage over United following the midfielder's previous remarks about playing at Anfield.Back in 2022, when the Wolves star was still contracted to Flamengo, he publicly declared his desire to play for Liverpool.When asked whether he would choose The Reds over any other Premier League side, he said: "Liverpool is a team I would play for. I have a great desire to play there."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Manchester United FCLiverpool FC