{"id":28630,"date":"2025-11-25T11:09:35","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T16:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/25\/interest-from-man-united-in-midfielder-ahead-of-january-deadline\/"},"modified":"2025-11-25T11:09:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T16:09:35","slug":"interest-from-man-united-in-midfielder-ahead-of-january-deadline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/25\/interest-from-man-united-in-midfielder-ahead-of-january-deadline\/","title":{"rendered":"Interest from Man United in midfielder ahead of January deadline"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/25\/interest-from-man-united-in-midfielder-ahead-of-january-deadline\/#Manchester_United_prioritize_signing_midfield_players\" >Manchester United prioritize signing midfield players<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/25\/interest-from-man-united-in-midfielder-ahead-of-january-deadline\/#Red_Devils_have_multiple_names_on_shortlist\" >Red Devils have multiple names on shortlist<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester United have stepped up their pursuit of Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomez, with reports claiming the Brazilian is keen on a move to Old Trafford.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to TEAMtalk, the 24-year-old has been troubled by increased interest from United, but Wolves are adamant they have no intention of parting with one of their most valuable assets midway through the season.<\/p>\n<p>Since joining Wolves from Flamengo, Gomez has developed into a key cog in the heart of Wolves&#8217; midfield.<\/p>\n<p>His relentless work rate, ball-winning ability and tactical maturity have attracted the attention of some of England&#8217;s biggest clubs, with Man United showing the strongest interest in the Brazilian midfielder.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester_United_prioritize_signing_midfield_players\"><\/span>Manchester United prioritize signing midfield players<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Wolves midfielder has always been linked with a move to United, with Casemiro facing an uncertain future at Old Trafford and Ruben Amorim looking for an energetic, athletic presence in midfield.<\/p>\n<p>His performances have attracted attention and United see him as the ideal long-term solution to strengthen their midfield.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is not easy to conclude a contract. Wolves have made it clear they do not want to lose Gomez in January, especially as the club fights to avoid relegation.<\/p>\n<p>The Midlands side reportedly value him at around \u00a350m, a figure United will need to meet if they are to force a deal.<\/p>\n<p>Amorim has made signing a midfielder one of his top priorities for 2026 as United continue to evolve their squad after a poor start to the season.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Red_Devils_have_multiple_names_on_shortlist\"><\/span>Red Devils have multiple names on shortlist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/manchester-city-v-wolverhampton-wanderers-premier-league-414x276.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/manchester-city-v-wolverhampton-wanderers-premier-league-630x420.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/manchester-city-v-wolverhampton-wanderers-premier-league-768x512.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/manchester-city-v-wolverhampton-wanderers-premier-league-770x513.jpg.webp 770w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/manchester-city-v-wolverhampton-wanderers-premier-league-900x600.jpg.webp 900w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/manchester-city-v-wolverhampton-wanderers-premier-league-1200x800.jpg.webp 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Joao Gomez of Wolverhampton Wanderers (Photo by: Matt McNulty\/Getty Images) (Photo by: Matt McNulty\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In addition to Gomez, United are monitoring several other midfield options, including Nottingham Forest&#8217;s Elliot Anderson, Crystal Palace&#8217;s Adam Wharton, Brentford&#8217;s Yehor Yarmoliyuk and Brighton&#8217;s Carlos Baleva.<\/p>\n<p>Despite this shortlist, sources close to the club claim that Amorim sees Gomez as a priority target. The manager is reportedly attracted to Gomez&#8217;s versatility in the middle of the park.<\/p>\n<p>Wolves&#8217; star players can develop both defensively and in transition periods of play, something United have lacked since Casemiro&#8217;s decline.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Man United to go the extra mile in pursuit of \u00a360m Premier League star<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United have stepped up their pursuit of Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomez, with reports claiming the Brazilian is keen on a move to Old Trafford. 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