Aston Villa agrees to sign Joao Gomes from Wolverhampton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 9:15 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Aston Villa has reached an agreement to sign Joao Gomes from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The deal, valued at around €45 million including add-ons, follows Manchester United's interest in Gomes as a midfield option. United's pursuit was hindered by changes in management, allowing Villa to secure Gomes. Fabrizio Romano confirmed the agreement with a proposed fee of €40 million plus €5 million in add-ons. Villa's acquisition comes shortly after United signed Youri Tielemans, who previously played for Aston Villa.
- •Aston Villa agrees to €45 million deal for Joao Gomes
- •Manchester United previously targeted Gomes
- •United's interest waned due to management changes
- •Romano confirms €40m plus €5m add-ons in the deal
- •Gomes' transfer follows United's acquisition of Tielemans
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"Manchester United have missed out on one of their concrete midfield targets to Aston Villa.Last week, The Peoples Person relayed a report from Brazil claiming United have made contact to sign Joao Gom...
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