Manchester United Set to Trigger €30 Million Release Clause for João Gomes
Manchester, England – Manchester United are poised to sign Barcelona midfielder João Gomes permanently for an initial fee of €30 million, triggering a release clause in his contract, according to reports. The move signals a potential strengthening of United’s midfield options as the january transfer window approaches.
Gomes, 22, joined Barcelona from Flamengo in January 2023. While he has become a regular in the Barcelona squad, the release clause allows United to secure his services with a fixed fee. This progress comes as Barcelona look to navigate financial constraints and possibly reshape their squad.
Elsewhere in European football, Bayer Leverkusen have expressed a strong interest in Djurgarden midfielder Matias Siltanen, 18, who has also drawn attention from Manchester City. Bayern Munich are preparing a contract extension for defender Dayot Upamecano, 26, to ward off interest from Liverpool.
Tyrell Malacia, a Manchester United defender, is attracting interest from Turkish side Galatasaray due to limited playing time. West Ham United’s Max Kilman has emerged as a potential replacement for Marc Guehi at Crystal Palace should Guehi move to Liverpool.
AC Milan and Inter Milan are both monitoring the situation of Lazio centre-back Crazy Mario, 25, who is yet to agree to a contract extension. Torino are considering a January move for Galatasaray forward Mauro Icardi, whose contract expires at the end of the season. Corinthians attacker Memphis Depay has turned down a lucrative offer from Liga MX side Santos Laguna.
Managerial changes are also afoot, with Nottingham Forest reportedly considering Rafael Benitez as a potential replacement for manager Ange Postecoglou. Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is a leading candidate for the Luton Town managerial position. Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has withdrawn from the running to become the new Rangers manager.
