Joao Gomes, red and white priority: Atlético makes a move for the Wolves midfielder following Gallagher's departure

Atlético de Madrid

Atlético has highlighted Joao Gomes' name in red to strengthen the midfield after the official departure of Conor Gallagher to Tottenham. With 40 million in revenue and a clear plan, it's time to sign a midfielder at the Metropolitano. The Brazilian from Wolves tops the list.

Atlético de Madrid has focused on Joao Gomes (24 years old), an international player with Brazil - 10 appearances - and a key player at Wolves. In England, they are going through a rough patch (last in the Premier League, with 7 points in 21 matches), a context in which the midfielder has started in 18 games and has played 24 matches this season, surpassing the hundred-game mark since arriving on the island. Previously, he honed his skills at Flamengo, a talent factory that opened the doors to Europe for him in 2022.

The red and white plan and the European bidding war

The priority is to close a deal for a midfielder to strengthen the weakest area of the team, with Mateu Alemany leading the operation in his debut in the transfer window. The move aims to fit in Gomes as Gallagher's replacement and provide the rojiblanco team with more quality in the middle. It won't be easy: Napoli and Manchester United are also closely monitoring him, so the competition for the Brazilian is shaping up to be intense.

The sports compatibility

Gomes offers running, pressure, and reading abilities, qualities that fit the idea of an Atlético looking for consistency in midfield without giving up ball distribution. If negotiations succeed, his arrival would help increase internal competition and strengthen the plan of a rojiblanco team that needs an immediate response in the decisive stretch of the season.