Manchester United have set their sights on acquiring Juventus defender Gleison Bremer and Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomes during the upcoming summer transfer window.
The Red Devils are anticipated to strengthen various positions, with particular emphasis on central defensive and holding midfield roles.
Bremer has been the subject of numerous speculations linking him to Manchester United, with reports from Calciomercato.it suggesting that the club is prepared to activate his €58 million release clause.
The club’s hierarchy has reportedly communicated their interest to Juventus, indicating that negotiations for the centre-back could proceed relatively smoothly, contingent upon reaching agreement on personal terms.
Meanwhile, Manchester United values Gomes at approximately €40 million, although they may need to surpass this valuation to secure his services.
Wolverhampton Wanderers, however, place a higher price tag on their midfielder. According to Calciomercato.it, acquiring both talented Brazilian players would require a combined fee of around €100 million.
Man Utd should look at better options this summer
Bremer has established himself as one of Serie A’s premier centre-backs and recently inked a new contract. Possessing a formidable physical presence in the penalty area, the Brazilian boasts an impressive passing accuracy of 87 percent. Moreover, his adeptness in tackling and ability to effect recoveries further enhance his defensive prowess.
Despite Bremer’s impressive attributes, there remains skepticism regarding a potential acquisition. At 27 years old, he may not be viewed as a long-term investment. Instead, our attention turns to Ousmane Diomande, a promising talent worthy of pursuit.
At just 20 years old, Diomande is widely regarded as one of the most promising young centre-backs. Notably superior to Bremer in ball distribution, Diomande presents an enticing prospect, potentially available for his €80 million release clause.
On another front, Gomes has enjoyed a commendable initiation to his Premier League journey with Wolves. However, the 23-year-old’s proficiency in ball control is lacking, evident in his modest 83 percent pass completion rate this season.
Considering United’s needs, Gomes could serve as a direct replacement for Casemiro. Nevertheless, should the club possess the requisite financial resources this summer, prioritizing the acquisition of Joao Neves from Benfica would be prudent.