Atletico Madrid close in on Joao Gomes

In keeping with Ben Jacobs, Atletico Madrid are near an settlement to signal Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomes. The price is predicted to be within the area of €45million, with 4 years left on his contract on the Molineux.

Atletico initially focused Gomes in January to interchange Conor Gallagher, who left to hitch Tottenham Hotspur in a €40million deal, however Wolves refused to promote midseason, nonetheless harbouring hopes of Premier League survival. Nonetheless, Wolves’ relegation has now been mathematically confirmed, they usually’re set to lose various gamers this summer time.

Atletico had additionally agreed private phrases with Atalanta’s Ederson however failed to seek out frequent floor with the Serie A facet. Ederson is now of curiosity to each Arsenal and Manchester United.

Gomes has been linked with Crystal Palace as nicely, however Atletico clearly have the higher hand on that entrance. The 25-year-old, who principally performs centrally between the 2 bins, has to this point made 42 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring 4 objectives and offering two assists.

🚨 Unique: Atletico Madrid now near a deal for Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes.

Events, through intermediaries, are in superior talks and are nearing a verbal settlement value round €45m.

Atleti nonetheless even have verbal phrases in place with Ederson however no settlement with Atalanta… pic.twitter.com/Lvu9IVAjgN

— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) Could 8, 2026