Overview
- Reports on Friday said Atlético Madrid were nearing a €40–45m agreement with Wolves for João Gomes after advancing talks on a fee and personal terms.
- Fabrizio Romano reported that Atlético had agreed personal terms with Atalanta’s Ederson but put the move on standby because they would not meet a €45m valuation.
- Multiple outlets, including Nicolo Schira and Football Talk, said Manchester United have agreed personal terms with Ederson and are preparing an offer in the €38–45m range.
- Wolves’ relegation has reduced their leverage and increased the likelihood of selling Gomes, who wants top-division football to stay in Brazil contention and is contracted until 2030.
- The pivot is reshaping the market as Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle and others monitor Ederson and Gomes, with firm price tags and contract lengths driving when and where bids land.