Man United Scouting £40m Brazilian star Midfielder who dreams of Playing at Old Trafford as Possible Casemiro replacement

Man United Scouting £40m Brazilian star Midfielder who dreams of Playing at Old Trafford as Possible Casemiro replacement

Manchester United are considering a move for Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Joao Gomes after watching him in action.

The Brazilian’s long-term future is questionable, thus he might be heading to Old Trafford as a possible Casemiro replacement.

According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United is not the only team considering making a move for Gomes.

Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano exclusively told GIVEMESPORT that although Manchester United has scouted Wolverhampton Wanderers star Joao Gomes, the Red Devils have not yet begun negotiations for a summer signing for the gifted Brazilian international.

According to the Italian journalist, Gomes, who is reputedly valued at £40 million, is being watched by a number of teams in the early part of the transfer season; nevertheless, his present employers have not yet received a firm offer for their talented central midfield player.

After finalising a deal with Newcastle United to appoint sporting director Dan Ashworth, Manchester United are anticipating their first summer deals in July, with Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee in line to become the latest signing for Erik ten Hag’s side.

The Red Devils are keen to strengthen in several positions, including the middle of the park, this transfer window as they look for a new partner for academy graduate Kobbie Mainoo.

Amid an underwhelming season for Casemiro, Manchester United will be looking to replace the 32-year-old this summer as he is tipped for an Old Trafford exit in the coming months.

Targeted by several Saudi Pro League sides, the South American had a campaign to forget in a red shirt, receiving criticism from fans and pundits over his Premier League performances.

Amid an injury crisis, Casemiro was deployed at centre-back several times and failed to impress ten Hag, who is expected to part ways with the ex-Real Madrid man before the new season commences.

Romano has exclusively told GMS that Flamengo academy graduate Gomes is being eyed by several clubs this summer, with Manchester United among those following his situation. He said:

“He’s one of many players being scouted, but not just by Manchester United. Many clubs have been scouting and following him, so let’s see who is going to really present a proposal or try to open negotiations with Wolves. At the moment, there is still nothing imminent.”

Gomes, who joined Wolves only 18 months ago from Flamengo, impressed in his first full Premier League season under manager Gary O’Neil.

Before his move to the Premier League, the talented midfielder was reportedly targeted by Real Madrid to replace Casemiro, who left for Manchester United in 2022, before Wolves won the race for Gomes’ signature in January 2023.