Joao Gomes is highly unlikely to be staying at Wolves after relegation, and a report has now shared the price the club will look to start negotiations at for a potential sale.
Wolves’ latest defeat to West Ham United leaves them on the brink.
Being 15 points adrift with just six games left to play means Wolves are pretty much nailed on to drop, and that will result in several players leaving this summer.
Realistically, Joao Gomes will be one of the first players to go.
And it’s all about where to and for what price.
And a report that emerged ahead of the weekend has provided some information regarding both Wolves and Gomes’ preferences.
Joao Gomes’ priority is to remain in the Premier League
Gomes has already made his position clear, with the midfielder preferring to remain in England, according to RTI Esporte.
Gomes’ profile has grown further in recent times, with confirmation that he is also being monitored by Manchester City and other top clubs, placing him firmly in the elite tier of midfield targets.
Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea are also in the mix.
It is stated that Flamengo are attentive to the situation, as they hold a 10% sell-on clause over the player.
Wolves place £60m starting price on Gomes
Amid the interest from several clubs, Wolves have set a £60 million valuation, which establishes the starting point for any negotiations.
That figure reflects both his age and his role as a central figure in their midfield.
The presence of multiple interested clubs strengthens Wolves’ position. A competitive market allows them to hold that valuation rather than negotiate from a position of weakness.
Of course, it is probably unlikely that Wolves will sell for that price, especially since the club will be dropping into the Championship.
But Wolves will be fully aware of that, and there’s no harm in trying to make that the starting price, as they seek to sell for as much as possible.
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