Newcastle United have registered a strong interest in Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomes.
They are continuing to fend off Arsenal’s persistent interest in club captain Bruno Guimaraes, and Gomes’ high-intensity profile has placed him at the top of manager Eddie Howe’s shortlist.
Nicknamed ‘The Pitbull’ during his time at Flamengo, Gomes excels at breaking up play, carrying the ball forward and covering ground.
Even during a gruelling 2025/26 campaign where Wolves finished bottom of the Premier League, his quality stood out.
The ‘outstanding‘ Brazilian was close to completing a move to Atletico Madrid earlier this summer, but the deal collapsed following a high-profile dispute between the club and his representatives.
The breakdown has reopened the door for Premier League clubs, with Manchester United and Liverpool also monitoring his situation.
Wolves are keen to sanction a sale and have set a firm €40 million valuation to approve the player’s departure.
Meeting this price is well within Newcastle’s summer budget. With £100m raised from Sandro Tonali’s sale to Tottenham, the Magpies have the financial power to act swiftly.
Newcastle also maintain an interest in Botafogo’s Danilo Santos, who has revived his career since returning to Brazil following a challenging spell with Nottingham Forest.
