Report: Liverpool jump to front of the queue to sign £60m Brazil international who's already signed off on move
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Liverpool have reportedly moved to the front of the queue to sign Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes this summer.The Brazilian is likely to be available on the market following Wolves’ impending relegation, and with the Reds in need of a new midfielder, Brazilian outlet RTI Esporte have installed them as favourites.Given the state of his current club, it is even suggested that Gomes could be free to leave for far less than his current £60m valuation, and Liverpool are now in pole position to capitalise. How would you rate Andy Robertson’s trophy-laden Liverpool career?
The curtain is finally coming down for Robbo at Anfield 🥲 Photo Credit: Getty Images/Sebastian Frej Liverpool take the lead on Joao Gomes dealIt has become clear over the course of the season that Liverpool badly need a new defensive-minded midfielder to ease the burden on Ryan Gravenberch in particular.Gomes impressed against the Reds during their Premier League and FA Cup double-header against Wolves recently, and RTI Esporte claim that the respect between club and player is mutual.The 25-year-old is reportedly keen on a move to Anfield, and is already said to have ‘expressed an interest’ in leaving Wolves for Liverpool.As a result, the Reds are claimed to be ‘favourites’ at the moment, although will still face competition from Man United, Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, Napoli and former club Flamengo.READ MORE: Three big European sides are now battling to sign Andy Robertson as Liverpool exit confirmedPhoto by Gareth Copley/Getty ImagesGomes is reportedly prioritising a stay in the Premier League, though, and while Wolves seemingly have a loose £60m release clause in place over his sale, this price could reportedly drop to £40m or £45m if the Black and Gold are relegated.It is claimed that Gomes’ future is likely to be solved quickly ahead of the World Cup this summer, where he is set to feature for Brazil. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox