Arsenal 'steal march on Manchester United in race for Brazilian midfielder'
The 23-year-old made the move to Molineux from Flamengo midway through the 2022-23 season, having previously been linked with a switch to the Premier League to play for Liverpool.
Wolves forked out a relatively modest €18.7m (£16m) for Gomes's signature, and he has become a stalwart in Gary O'Neil's midfield this season, making 31 appearances and banking two goals and an assist.
Thanks to Gomes's exploits in the middle, Wolves have been making a late push for Europe in the closing stages of the Premier League season, occupying 11th spot in the table, just six points behind seventh-placed West Ham United with a game in hand.
Gomes's contract at Molineux runs until 2028 with the option of a further 12 months, but Wolves' resolve is expected to be tested by members of the Big Six during the summer window.
Arsenal readying formal bid for Gomes?Manchester United have been regarded as the leading contenders for Gomes's signature over the past few weeks, and it has been claimed that the Red Devils are formulating a £40m package to bring him to Old Trafford.
However, according to journalist Ekrem Konur — via O Dia — Arsenal have also taken a liking to Gomes and are now attempting to steal a march on the Red Devils in their pursuit of the former Flamengo man.
The report claims that the Gunners want to enter advanced negotiations with Wolves during the summer transfer window, and they could make an approach if talks yield a positive solution.
O'Neil's side are sure to drive a hard bargain for the two-cap Brazil international, though, and it is not clear if the £40m that Man United reportedly
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