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title: "Wolves set to complete Joao Gomes signing"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Premier League News"
published: "2023-01-27T09:40:07Z"
modified: "2023-01-27T09:40:07Z"
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# Wolves set to complete Joao Gomes signing

**[Wolves](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-news/) are closing in on the €17million (£14.9m) signing of exciting Flamengo midfield Joao Gomes, according to reliable journalist John Percy.**

### The Lowdown: Gomes strongly linked with move

In recent weeks, numerous reports have [linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-news/wolves-old-gold-believe-they-will-sign-joao-gomes/) the 21-year-old with a move to Molineux, as Julen Lopetegui looks for fresh blood in the middle of the park.

Gomes is a highly-rated young prospect who has been catching the eye for Flamengo, already making [117 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/joao-gomes/alletore/spieler/735570) and shining in a disciplined role.

There had been concerns a deal may fall short with [Ligue 1 outfit Lyon swooping in with a higher bid](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/joao-gomes-wolves-transfer-lyon-26022793), but it now looks as though Wolves may have got their man, following a significant update.

### The Latest: Signing nearly completed

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/JPercyTelegraph/status/1618720206687453184?s=20&t=je41tCrAkQRAC4WfS0wNFw), Percy claimed that the move is set to be announced at some point next week once a medical is completed:

> “Wolves are set to complete the €17m signing of Flamengo midfielder Joao Gomes. Gomes is expected to fly in for his medical early next week. Big signing for Julen Lopetegui.”

### The Verdict: Shrewd midfield addition

This is an exciting piece of transfer business for Wolves, with Gomes someone who can come in and add legs and quality in a crucial area of the pitch.

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In [29 Brazilian Serie A appearances](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/403693/Show/Jo%C3%A3o-Gomes) this season, the youngster has enjoyed an 87.8% pass completion rate, which is only bettered by [Nathan Collins (89%)](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/161/Show/England-Wolverhampton) at Wolves in 2022/23, of those to have made more than one [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) start.

Gomes’ average of 3.2 tackles per game also highlights his off-the-ball influence and he could be a great foil for someone like Ruben Neves, freeing the Portuguese maestro to be a little more adventurous in attack, hopefully allowing him to register his [first league assist](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/238244/Show/R%C3%BAben-Neves) of the season.

At 21, the Flamengo man is also a long-term signing for Wolves, and Lopetegui could see him as an influential piece of his jigsaw for many years to come.