Man United and Arsenal Lead Chase for Porto Winger William Gomes
Porto is prepared to demand a large fee, so any move will hinge on whether clubs meet the club’s valuation and negotiation terms.
Overview
- Reports on Wednesday say Manchester United sent representatives to Portugal to open talks over William Gomes but have not lodged a formal bid.
- Gomes is a 20-year-old Brazilian winger who joined Porto in January and delivered double-digit goal involvements this season, boosting his market profile.
- Coverage cites a reported €80 million release clause in Gomes’s contract while Portuguese outlets and intermediaries say Porto could consider offers around €60 million.
- Arsenal are named as United’s main domestic rival and other clubs linked include AS Roma, Atlético Madrid, Newcastle United and Chelsea.
- Porto say they are not in a hurry to sell, so the transfer will depend on whether suitors meet the club’s price and how United balances Gomes against other summer priorities.