Manchester United and Liverpool could be dealt a severe blow in their pursuit of Joao Gomes, amid Wolves’ stance on the Brazilian midfielder.

According to Football Insider, Wolves are reluctant to sell Joao Gomes ahead of the January window, which could spell a period of frustration for the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United in their pursuit of the midfielder. Alternatively, Wolves would demand a significant price point, but their relegation fears could spell a period of complexity about the 24-year-old South American midfielder.

Wolves face a tricky January window as all eyes will be on the players they could potentially sell due to fears of relegation. Dropping down to the Championship could activate relegation clauses in some of their high-profile players’ contracts, including Joao Gomes, which could see the club lose those stars on the cheap next summer.

Hence, there’s a suggestion that Wolves might be better off agreeing a deal for players they could fetch a solid fee right now rather than risk losing them on the cheap in the summer. The likes of Gomes are attracting big interest from the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United, which could see Wolves tested ahead of January if one of those teams decides to approach.

Manchester United, for instance, have suffered blows in their efforts to land top midfield targets owing to the complexities of the January window. Gomes has been a player they had kept tabs on for a long time, and could take advantage of Wolves’ plight this season as they continue to flirt with relegation.

Liverpool have also kept tabs on Gomes since last season, as he was one of those many expected the Merseysiders to make a move for in the summer. However, they are set to be kept informed on the 24-year-old South American midfielder’s situation as all eyes will be on Wolves and their stance on their main players, including the Brazilian.

Wolves are reluctant to sell Joao Gomes

The prospect of Wolves being forced to sell Gomes remains on the table, although the Midlands club are reluctant to lose him midway through the season. With the 24-year-old South American midfielder contracted until 2030, the Midlands side holds the power, at least in the January window, to dictate terms on the transfer and could alternatively even demand a significant fee to sell the Brazilian.

Wolves are likely taking a risk if they are deemed as relegation favourites by the time the January window opens. If that is the case, then the club should consider selling the likes of Gomes in January for a reasonable high fee rather than watching their star names leave on the cheap owing to relegation clauses. Hence, any decision from the club on someone like the 24-year-old South American midfielder may depend on where they are in the standings around January.