Atletico Madrid are near signing Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomez, in response to Ben Jacobs. He has 4 years left on his contract at Molineux and the switch price is predicted to be round 45 million euros.
Atlético initially focused Gomez as a substitute for Conor Gallagher, who left in January to affix Tottenham Hotspur in a €40 million deal, however Wolves refused to promote him mid-season with hopes of remaining within the Premier League intact. Nonetheless, Wolves’ relegation is mathematically sure and they’re going to lose numerous gamers this summer season.
Atlético additionally agreed private phrases with Atalanta’s Ederson, however they have been unable to search out widespread floor with the Serie A facet. Ederson at present has curiosity from each Arsenal and Manchester United.
Gomez has additionally been linked with Crystal Palace, however Atlético clearly have the higher hand in that regard. The 25-year-old primarily performs centrally between the 2 packing containers and has made 42 appearances in all competitions up to now this season, scoring 4 objectives and offering two assists.
🚨Unique: Atletico Madrid are near signing Wolves midfielder Joao Gomez.
The events are negotiating by means of an middleman and are near reaching an oral settlement price roughly 45 million euros.
Atleti nonetheless have a verbal contract with Ederson, however no settlement has been reached with Atalanta… pic.twitter.com/Lvu9IVAjgN
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobBen) Might 8, 2026
