MEN: Concrete Man Utd midfield target who won MOTM at Old Trafford this season now ‘expected to leave’ in summer

Manchester United retain their interest in Joao Gomes ahead of an anticipated summer move for the player.Indeed, Manchester Evening News claims this afternoon that the midfielder is ‘expected to leave’ Wolverhampton Wanderers at the end of the season, when the club’s relegation to the Championship will have been set in stone. United been looking at Joao Gomes as one of their midfield options this summer. Plenty of Premier League interest and he’s set to leave Wolves in the transfer window. Been excellent in their recent revival #mufchttps://t.co/jiFn4rst4n — Tyrone Marshall (@TyMarshall_MEN) March 19, 2026DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYGomes seeing out final months as a Wolves playerWolves sit rock-bottom of the Premier League heading into their final seven matches of the campaign, although they have enjoyed a revitalised run of form in recent weeks, overseeing shock wins over Aston Villa and Liverpool, as well as a 2-2 draw with leaders Arsenal.Back in December, they also claimed a crucial point via a 1-1 draw with the Reds at Old Trafford, with Gomes winning Man of the Match in his M16 audition. Lucas 1:37 Porque para Deus nada é impossível 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/iHn4AHwNG0 — João Gomes (@GomesOficial08) December 31, 2025Rob Edwards will undoubtedly be doing his utmost behind the scenes to convince the Brazilian to stay put, especially considering he put pen to paper on a contract extension until 2030 only last April. Appearances (starts) Goal contributions Minutes played 110 (100) 10 8,600 (Gomes’ record in the Premier League across three-and-a-half seasons)United will view Gomes as a more cost-effective optionHowever, you can’t really blame Gomes for wanting to embark on a new venture, one that ensures he’ll continue plying his trade in the top flight. In doing so, he’ll also stay in contention for the Brazil squad, where he’s already earned 10 senior caps.It remains to be seen what kind of fee Wolves would demand for the 25-year-old, whom they paid £15 million for when he signed from Flamengo in 2021.He is valued at £30m by Transfermarkt, though the club’s prospective relegation might see them forced to accept a cut-price fee, given the player will be actively pushing for a transfer.