Jorge Mendes involved as Napoli seek cut-price Joao Gomes deal if Wolves are relegated

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Joao Gomes has long been one of Wolves’ best and most influential players, and his performances have led to serious interest from Napoli.

Joao Gomes has been a central figure at Molineux since arriving from Flamengo. The 23-year-old has endeared himself to the fans for his aggressive pressing and consistent ball winning in the Premier League.

But given Wolves’ current position, there is a feeling for many that we are watching Gomes’ final few months at Molineux.

The Brazilian has long been attracting attention, but it seems serious interest is coming from Italy with Napoli having been closely tracking the midfielder as they plan potential changes to their squad this summer.

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Napoli tracking Joao Gomes as midfield target with Jorge Mendes on the scene

According to TMW, Napoli are actively assessing midfield options as they look ahead to the next transfer window.

Club scouts have monitored Gomes closely and see the Brazilian as a potential addition to strengthen the centre of the pitch. He’s said to be one of the ‘hottest names’ for the reigning champions

Gomes’ playing style aligns with what Napoli often demand from central midfielders. His defensive work and ability to recover possession would make him a practical option for a team that relies heavily on midfield balance.

It’s stated that agent Jorge Mendes is on the scene with the foundations being laid for a possible transfer.

Wolves’ asking price for Gomes as Napoli seek cut-price deal

Wolves are aware that Gomes is attracting attention across Europe. The club have already established an asking price that reflects his reputation as arguably the club’s best player.

This asking price is thought to be €40-50 million (£34.5-£43 million).

However, it remains to be seen if Wolves can bring in this much, with relegation still looking very likely.

Napoli are watching that situation carefully. There is a belief that the price attached to Gomes will fall if Wolves are forced to reassess their squad following relegation from the Premier League.

In an ideal world, if Wolves do drop into the Championship, then many more clubs will seek to sign Gomes, prompting a bidding war.

From the Premier League, Crystal Palace and Manchester United have been linked with Gomes in recent times, so perhaps both will look to get involved.