Liverpool is one of several clubs rumoured to be interested in Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomes, however the midfield is not a top priority for the club’s recruitment staff this summer, according to journalist Ben Jacob.

It’s going to be a busy transfer window on Merseyside as new manager Arne Slot looks to put his own stamp on the team he inherited from Jurgen Klopp.

While significant surgery is not required due to the Reds’ successful recruitment record, there are some areas of the pitch that demand more depth.

Liverpool overhauled their midfield only a year ago, with Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis MacAllister, Ryan Gravenberch, and Wataru Endo replacing Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, and James Milner in the squad. However, some Reds supporters believe that further changes are still required, particularly at number six.

Liverpool ‘Really Like’ Gomes

He is also admired by Manchester United

Liverpool are huge fans of Wolves player Gomes, according to journalist Ben Jacobs. Speaking on his Transfer Mailbag show, he stated that while midfield is not necessarily a priority for the Reds this summer, a move cannot be completely ruled out.

He mentioned Gomes, who surprised Sky Sports pundit Micah Richards when he saw him live, as a player Liverpool is particularly interested in, with the 23-year-old under contract at Wolves until 2028, with an option for another year. He joined Wolves from Brazilian side Flamengo in January 2023 and has made just under 50 appearances.

Jacobs said:

“Midfield is not as high on their list of priorities as a centre-back and wide player. But, I don’t think we can entirely rule it out and Liverpool really like Joao Gomes as well, so that could be one to watch in the coming months. But for now, midfield is not the priority.”

However, Liverpool are not the only club interested in Gomes and if they are to pursue a move for the midfielder, they would likely face competition from Manchester United. GIVEMESPORT has previously reported that the Red Devils are one of a number of clubs scouting the Brazil international.

Liverpool ‘ahead’ of United in Yoro race

Real Madrid are the current favourites

The Merseyside club is prioritising centre-back this summer, with the one definite link emerging in recent weeks with Lille defender Leny Yoro. Liverpool’s interest in the 18-year-old has been well known, but it is believed Real Madrid is in pole position to sign him.

However, according to Jacobs, who spoke again on his Transfer Mailbag, Liverpool appears to be ahead of United in the sweepstakes, while Paris Saint-Germain has cooled their interest.

Jacobs said:

“Liverpool are still working on Yoro to see if they can change the player’s mind. He is the top choice because Liverpool see him as a generational talent. They’re ahead of Manchester United in that race, but behind Real Madrid.

“Most people in the industry think that, one way or another, Yoro will end up at Real Madrid. PSG think that to such an extent that they’re not even actively working on it anymore, even though they came quite close in January.”