MANCHESTER UNITED have added a surprise midfielder to their five-man transfer shortlist, reports suggest.
United are looking to strengthen in the middle of the pitch ahead of the summer transfer window.
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Man Utd are hoping to add a world-class midfielder, but are facing an intense battle with Premier League foes Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City.
According to The Mail, that is why the Red Devils have turned their attention to a surprise candidate.
The Manchester giants tried to sign Brighton star Carlos Baleba and Atletico Madrid ace Conor Gallagher during the last few days of the summer.
However, United were unable to complete a deal for the highly-rated players after splashing a total of £230million on Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko and Senne Lammens.
Man Utd have also been linked with Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson and Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton but they will be in high demand.
That is why the Red Devils are also monitoring Wolves ace Joao Gomes.
United want to drive down their wage bill, and that is how Gomes, 24, could prove to be useful.
Man Utd would prefer to sign a new midfielder before the 2026 World Cup to avoid their targets’ prices potentially soaring.
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Therefore, Ruben Amorim‘s side may have to consider cheaper and emerging targets if they fail to get any of their top picks before the tournament.
A swoop during the January transfer window can’t be ruled out for the Red Devils.
Gomes has amassed 14 appearances this season across all competitions, which adds to his grand total of 103 since his arrival from Flamengo in 2023.
The central midfielder also counts 10 caps with Brazil’s national team.
