Since last summer, Liverpool have been focusing on acquiring a defensive midfielder who can handle the bottom of midfield. Apart from Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi, who has remained at Real Sociedad, a wide variety of names continue to surface in the media.
One of the many candidates is Brazilian midfielder Joao Gomes, who plays for Wolverhampton Wanderers, and the situation appears to be changing.
Rudi Galetti, an Italian journalist, reported that four Premier League clubs, including Liverpool, have begun to investigate.
“Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United have recently asked fresh info on Joao Gomes.”
“To date, Wolves are not open to considering selling him this transfer window: only a huge offer could change their mind.”
🚨🗣️ #Liverpool, #Arsenal, #Tottenham and #ManUtd have recently asked fresh info on Joao #Gomes.
— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) January 9, 2025
‼️ To date, #Wolves are not open to considering selling him this transfer window: only a huge offer could change their mind.
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Japan midfielder Wataru Endo and England U-21 midfielder Tyler Morton have performed well in cup competitions, but there is no sign of them getting more playing time, and the 22-year-old midfielder has even been rumoured to leave the club this winter.
The discrepancy between his ability and what coach Arne Slot is looking for is a bottleneck, and there is a strong impression that he is being played more by preference to play the football he wants to play than by his ability.
The preference is for the type of player who can also carry the ball forward from the bottom of midfield, which only increases the burden on Dutch midfielder Ryan Gravenberch and Argentine midfielder Alexis Mac Allister.
The 23-year-old Brazilian midfielder has made 69 appearances for Wolves. He has plenty of stamina to cover the whole of the pitch, but also has the technique and competitive spirit of a South American player, and could be the dribbling ball carrier and link between the final line and the front line that the Dutch coach is looking for.
Will Liverpool be serious about securing the 23-year-old midfielder, who is also a proven Premier League player…?