Manchester United are reportedly lining up a move for Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes in the summer transfer window.
Gomes, 23, joined Wolves from Flamengo for £12m in January 2023 and has since caught the eye of a number of Premier League clubs. He could make his debut for Brazil when they take on England in a friendly at Wembley on Saturday.
United are thought to be looking at replacing 31-year-old Casemiro, who has struggled this season after a superb first campaign in England.
And The Mirror reports the club have identified Gomes as a successor to his Brazilian counterpart.
The report claims United have sent scouts to watch Gomes in action this season. He has made 28 Premier League appearances for Wolves so far this campaign, scoring two goals and making one assist.
Tottenham and Newcastle are also reportedly monitoring the midfielder, who is third in the Premier League list of tackles made this season with 83.
Gomes is a combative midfielder of a similar mould to Casemiro, who has been the subject of interest from Saudi Arabian clubs.
Casemiro has endured a difficult second season in England, which has been blighted by injuries.
The former Real Madrid star signed for United for £70m in August 2022 and is believed to earn £350,000-a-week, with his salary among the concerns raised by Sir Jim Ratcliffe after he took a minority stake in the club.
Ratcliffe has also warned the days of United spending big on players is over. 'The solution isn't spending a lot of money on a couple of great players,' the INEOS chief told the Geraint Thomas Cycling Club podcast this week.
'They've done that over the last 10 years.'
Casemiro has featured in 21 games for United this season, scoring five times and recording two assists.
He missed the dramatic 4-3 win over Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday through injury, which has seen him withdraw from the Brazil squad.
Weyacdoprz
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Better go for Joao Neves
do u want Joao over Casemiro.
Weyacdoprz
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get rid of erickson. we need Casemiro. we don't need Joao neves.
chiwa27
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go for joao neves with maino , that's a sustainable midfield for years
Yoeadklor
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Where anthony and neymar not in Brazil squad
Neymar is recovering from long-term injury ...While Antony has not been in good form.
Yoeadklor
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21 games, 5 goals and 2 assists as a defensive midfielder...despite injuries..Not bad
DesBabyJane
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Better go for Joao Neves
fomcmrty
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Palhinha is there why going through corners for nonsense players ?
DicksonAkinde
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you judgimg MDs based on goals and assists 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
I ponder for him too. How many goals and assist does carrick produces each season back then. Some fans though all they know is goal and assist 😂😂
akeem”784
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Why should Man utd go for a player with just two goals and only one assist in as many as 28 games to replace Casemiro with lesser matches scoring five and two assistance ? Can this Old man owner bring success in Man utd?
you judgimg MDs based on goals and assists 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
Anwarrazali87
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Where anthony and neymar not in Brazil squad
jukbeprtu
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Why should Man utd go for a player with just two goals and only one assist in as many as 28 games to replace Casemiro with lesser matches scoring five and two assistance ? Can this Old man owner bring success in Man utd?
Laacenuy
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over hype player with low brain and lack of credibility energy and knowledge about a role in Manchester United midfield.
bethany79701
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charekaeffort28
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better to keep casemiro and sell Ericksen 2 pounds
Poslnoryz
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João Paulinha is a fantastic D M, Joshua Kimmich is absolutely superb as one of the best in is position.
buoadirst
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It looks like they don’t like Casemiro
kbsarpong
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one with 28 games, 2 goals, and 1 assist. Another 21 games, 5 goals, and 2 assists.
Vowdelmptu
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casemiro is a game changer
Vowdelmptu
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Don't sell Casemiro
NanbalRaphael
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Gomes is good
InnocentTeddy
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paulinha is the best
Benteke081
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@autty this article talks about Joao Gomes who plays for wolves but the related link below is for Andre Gomes and Everton. 😂😂😂
Am telling u 😂😂
Davichi
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@autty this article talks about Joao Gomes who plays for wolves but the related link below is for Andre Gomes and Everton. 😂😂😂
rupdemopru
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Elderson and joe Neves in Casa and Erikson out