PL star has ‘had his head turned’ by Man Utd approach, talks now underway to complete deal by New Year

Joao Gomes is reportedly enticed by the prospect of joining Manchester United in the winter window.Indeed, the Wolverhampton Wanderers star is said to have ‘had his head turned’ (TeamTalk) by United’s interest after they first established their desire to facilitate a deal a fortnight ago.Joao Gomes and United: What’s been said so far?(Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)Since then, speculation has only continued to grow, with reports from Brazil even suggesting that the Red Devils are in ‘advanced talks’ to sign Gomes in two months’ time. Appearances Goals Assists 93 6 2 *Gomes’ complete Premier League record thus far, as per TransfermarktSuch claims have seemingly been verified by another Brazilian outlet, Ge Globo, which claims a transfer could be fully agreed ‘by the end of the year’. Manchester United intensifica conversas por João Gomes ainda nesta temporada; veja detalhes https://t.co/OLWMiCvNrL — ge (@geglobo) November 24, 2025It’s thought Wolves value their midfield talisman in the region of £44 million, meaning they stand to make a substantial profit on the £15 million they shelled out for him when signing the then-21-year-old from Flamengo in 2021.In recent years at Old Trafford, the January window has been a quiet one. However, the club did sanction Bruno Fernandes’ arrival mid-season in 2020 when buying him for an initial £47m from Sporting Lisbon. As such, it goes without saying that winter acquisitions can be some of the most impactful. Could Gomes’ arrival pave the way for one Red to depart? (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)Should Gomes make the switch to Manchester in the New Year, fans would perhaps expect to see Kobbie Mainoo leave on loan.The youngster has been angling for a temporary departure since the end of summer after it became clear he’d be playing a reduced role under Ruben Amorim this term, and that’s only continued in the subsequent months.He is still awaiting his first league start of 2025/2026, but was granted his second-longest cameo (32 minutes) during last night’s defeat to Everton.