Rob Edwards’ first press conference brought quite a bit of news for Wolves fans to digest, and the upcoming transfer window was on the agenda.
Fosun are said to back Edwards in January, with the Old Gold needing reinforcements across the squad heading into the second half of the season.
Patrik Mercado has emerged as a viable option for the Wanderers, but that move would mean another Wolves player would have to be sold.
Unfortunately, Joao Gomes is a man in demand, with Manchester United circling around his name, and the new head coach will desperately want to keep him.
He is a fan favourite at the club, and his love for Wolves may be enough to convince him to see out the season if the temptation of moving sooner comes over him.
Early reports are that the club do not intend to sell, but Edwards has now directly addressed the rumours.
Rob Edwards plays down suggestions of Joao Gomes leaving
Joao Gomes is an important player for Wolves, and losing him with a crucial relegation battle at hand would be a massive blow.
There is no doubt that he holds the quality capable of playing for a club the size of Manchester United, but he is essential for the Old Gold right now.
The links have refused to go away despite reports that said the Brazilian is staying at Molineux until at least the summer.
Joao Gomes’ future was, of course, one of the topics at hand as Edwards took his first press conference, and the head coach has downplayed the chance of him leaving.
Rob Edwards addresses Joao Gomes transfer rumours
Wolves fans will hope that this will be the end of the rumours, but that will likely not be the case.
The Old Gold have reportedly set their Joao Gomes price, but as we saw in the summer with Jorgen Strand Larsen, Jeff Shi is not afraid to put his foot down.
Wolves need to hold firm on keeping Joao Gomes
Unless truly silly figures are touted for Joao Gomes, then Wolves should simply turn any offer down without thinking twice.
Fees in the £40 million to £60 million range must not even be considered at this stage. Wolves’ Premier League survival is worth a lot more than that.
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Joao Gomes may be tempted to make the move in the winter due to it being a World Cup year, and playing at a club like Manchester United could put the spotlight on him.
However, the Brazilian has not let the transfer talk muddle his head. He is still working away as a Wolves player, and we would expect him to be a model professional should any official offer come Jeff Shi’s way.