Aston Villa approaching signing of João Gomes from Wolves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Aston Villa is close to signing midfielder João Gomes for a reported £35 million fee. This move comes as the club seeks midfield reinforcements after the exit of Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and the injury of Amadou Onana. Gomes has reportedly left Wolves' pre-season training camp in Portugal to finalize his medical with Villa. The 25-year-old midfielder has made 130 appearances for Wolves since joining from Flamengo, contributing eight goals and six assists.
- •Aston Villa negotiating a £35 million deal for João Gomes.
- •Gomes has left Wolves' training camp for Villa medical.
- •Youri Tielemans has transferred to Manchester United.
- •Amadou Onana is sidelined due to injury.
- •Gomes joined Wolves from Flamengo and has made 130 appearances.
- 9:20 AMYahoo Sports — Midfielder Gomes close to £38m Villa move
- 9:18 AMBBC Football — Midfielder Gomes close to £38m Villa move
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — João Gomes set to swap Wolves for Aston Villa
"Aston Villa are closing in on the signing of midfielder João Gomes for a reported £35 million fee.The Villans are in need of midfield reinforcements following the departure of Youri Tielemans to Man...
"Joao Gomes is set to leave Wolves after their relegation from the Premier League and join Aston Villa.
"Joao Gomes is set to leave Wolves after their relegation from the Premier League and join Aston Villa.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 9:20 AMMidfielder Gomes close to £38m Villa move
Joao Gomes is set to leave Wolves after their relegation from the Premier League and join Aston Villa.
- BBC FootballJul 16, 2026, 9:18 AMMidfielder Gomes close to £38m Villa move
Joao Gomes is set to leave Wolves after their relegation from the Premier League and join Aston Villa.
- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 9:00 AMJoão Gomes set to swap Wolves for Aston Villa
Aston Villa are closing in on the signing of midfielder João Gomes for a reported £35 million fee.The Villans are in need of midfield reinforcements following the departure of Youri Tielemans to Man...
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