Without a doubt, Bruno Fernandes is the greatest Manchester United acquisition since Sir Alex Ferguson.

Since making his debut, the Portuguese superstar has contributed significantly, tallying 74 goals and dishing out 62 assists in 226 games.

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Those are amazing figures for a midfielder, but compared to his usual level of play, he hasn’t been as successful this season, with 10 goals and nine assists in 41 appearances.

Keeping that in mind, Fernandes may become unstoppable once more with the addition of a possible midfield summer addition.

Man Utd’s search for a new central player
Joao Gomes is reportedly a “concrete” target for Man United, according to a recent report from FootballTransfers.

Wolverhampton Wanderers, where the Brazilian star plays, will only sell him for at least £40 million, although that amount may increase.

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Arsenal is another team interested in Gomes, despite the Red Devils’ strong desire to capture the midfield player.

It appears that the number eight will probably leave the Midlands, but if he did join, how might he give the United captain a boost?

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What makes Fernandes irresistible about Gomes
In his 27 league games this season, Gomes has been outstanding as the Wolves midfield leader. This is his first complete season in the Premier League.

The 23-year-old has established himself as a steady and dependable player who appears to perform best when against the league’s top players.

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Gomes has really been a major factor in Wolves’ tremendous development, and Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be hoping he can do a similar job with his United team.

The former star of Flamengo has the precise profile that Old Trafford has been lacking this season, as Gomes has unavoidably been able to deliver what players like Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, and Scott McTominay have not.

Gomes against Liverpool

Statistics

Gomes

Feels

54

Accuracy pass

88%

Pass keys

2.

Attacks

Six

Interceptions

2.

Duels prevailed.

7.

Through Sofascore

Nevertheless, Gomes is the epitome of a resilient defensive midfielder, as seen by the chart above that presents his stats from a match against Liverpool earlier this season.

At five feet nine, the warrior is a highly dominant player, especially off the ball, as seen by his amazing six tackles, seven duels won, and two interceptions. He covers every square inch of the field. He really loves to get his hands dirty. Over the last year, he has ranked in the top 1% of midfielders in the top five leagues in Europe for tackles.

Fernandes would undoubtedly become much more dangerous as a result of this defensive stability, which would act as a sort of safety net for his inventiveness, encouraging the number eight to take more chances and push forward more frequently.


With Kobbie Mainoo and Gomes in a double pivot, United would also be able to control more games with and without the ball. The Wolves star’s pass accuracy and reasonably good ball retention mean that the Portuguese magician would have more time to perform his magic with the ball.

Gomes can also affect plays in the latter third, as seen by his two crucial passes in the matchup with Liverpool. Ben Mattinson, a football expert, describes his abilities to be a “box crasher” rather accurately.

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All things considered, Gomes is a defensive midfielder with a wide range of skills who might help United with many of their issues this season. It would seem sense to sign Gomes.