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SOURCES: WOLVES DECIDE JOAO GOMES' MAN UTD SALE STATUS

Manchester United's pursuit of Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes is complicated as his contract lacks a release clause for a January move.

Sources: Wolves Decide Joao Gomes' Man Utd Sale Status
Wolves Reveal Gomes Sale Decision

Joao Gomes of Wolverhampton Wanderers is still on Manchester United's list, but they can't just buy him out of his contract.

Man United wants the Wolves midfielder as part of Ruben Amorim's changes to the club, and some reports say a deal in January is getting close.

But the 24-year-old Brazilian won't get an easy way out of Molineux.

Joao Gomes Doesn't Have an Exit Clause in His Wolves Contract

He signed a new contract with Wolves seven months ago, and no exit clause would let him leave.

Last summer, Amorim and his team were ready to pay £62.5m for Cunha.

The deal went smoothly because the player was a Manchester United fan and wanted to play for them.

Cunha signed a new deal that promised a set fee for the season before he left.

But Gomes doesn't have that kind of agreement, so he's probably thinking about what to do.

Wolves haven't won a game this season and are at the bottom of the Premier League.

Manchester United is thinking about Joao Gomes of Wolves as they look for a new midfielder.

The club is likely to be relegated, and with four tough road games next month, things probably won't get better soon, even with new manager Rob Edwards.

They played better on Saturday, but the results didn't change much.

The 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace means they haven't won in 12 games, and the upcoming away games at Villa Park, Old Trafford, the Emirates, and Stamford Bridge don't look good for their chances of getting points.

So, Wolves and possibly United have a decision to make.

If Wolves are stuck at the bottom of the table, which seems likely (they're already nine points behind West Ham United in 17th place with a much worse goal difference), the club will have to decide what to do with their best players.

Wolves Owner Jeff Shi Faces Joao Gomes' Problem

Wolves chairman Jeff Shi will need to make up for any money lost if the team is relegated, and selling Gomes would help a lot.

But the big question is whether Shi and Wolves' owners, Fosun International, will give up or try to save face and fix the mistake of relegation by asking Gomes to stay.

If Gomes stays, he'll have a guaranteed spot on the team, even if they're struggling.

That would give him more security with a World Cup in the Americas next year.

The same goes for Gomes's midfield partner, Andre, who will also want to impress if he wants to move.

Gomes has to decide if staying at Molineux for the rest of the season, where he's sure to play, is worth the risk.

If he plays well in front of a global audience, his value will go up, possibly showing his talent to other interested teams.

Or, Wolves could try to sell him in January, which would leave the door open for him to move to Old Trafford.

SOURCES CONFIRM: MAN UTD WANT ROMA DEFENDER ZEKI CELIK

Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal are all tracking AS Roma's right-back Zeki Celik, whose contract expires this summer, sparking a transfer battle.

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Man Utd Eye Roma Star Zeki Celik

Sources say Manchester United is interested in signing AS Roma right-back Zeki Celik. But they will have competition from Liverpool and Arsenal.

Celik's contract with Roma ends this season, which has caught the eye of Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Man City. Since 2022, the 28-year-old Turkish player has played 121 games for Roma, scoring two goals and seven assists.

Word is that several big English clubs want Celik, who has become a main player for Roma under manager Gian Piero Gasperini. He has shown he can play in different spots, like as a right-back in a back three and as a defensive midfielder.

Man City, Man United, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Chelsea have all asked about Celik, which shows how much interest there is in him.

Roma is in first place in Serie A right now. They see Celik as important to the team and want him to stay longer.

Roma is trying to get Celik to sign a new agreement soon. But the former Lille star is taking his time and will think about any offers carefully in the next few weeks.

From January, Celik can sign a pre-contract with another club for a summer move. That’s why English teams are trying to find out if he is available and what he might want in a potential agreement.

So far, they are just getting basic info and figuring out if they can negotiate.

Celik is a solid defender with experience and can help out on offence, which makes him a popular full-back in Europe.

The next few weeks will be key in deciding if Celik stays at Roma or moves to the Premier League, where several top clubs are ready to make a move. This is something to watch closely.

Why does Man Utd want Zeki Celik?


Man Utd wants to sign a midfielder most of all in January. But the wing-back role is becoming more and more important to their game plan.

Sources say Man Utd would prefer a right wing-back who likes to attack.

Celik is not the kind of attacking full-back that gets fans excited. But he is dependable, strong on defence, and plays well consistently.

The Turkish player can also get forward, with one goal and one assist in 11 Serie A games this season.

Celik said in October 2025 that he is comfortable as a wing-back and can attack if needed.

Tribuna quoted Celik: It doesn't matter if I play as a wing-back or a full-back; the important thing is to play well.

About renewing my agreement, I'm just focused on playing. I'm happy at Roma, and we'll see what happens.

I feel good as a wing-back; I can defend and attack. I'm happy and playing well.

In Turkey, I played as a fullback and centre back, so I know all the defensive positions. It wasn't new to me, and I'm comfortable in any role.

I’ve worked with many great coaches, but with Gasperini, training is very tough. The coach has a winning mentality; we’re learning a lot from him, and we’re improving.”

Meanwhile, Man Utd really wants to sign a German star who is also wanted by Chelsea.

RUBEN AMORIM TACTICS FAIL: MAN UTD SPAM CROSSES AS EVERTON TEAMMATES FIGHT

Man United's Ruben Amorim was furious as his side lost 1-0 to 10-man Everton. Despite Idrissa Gueye's red card for slapping teammate Michael Keane, United's predictable, cross-heavy attack failed to break down a resolute Everton defence.

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Why Amorim Crossed His Way To A Utd Loss Tonight

Idrissa Gana Gueye wasn't the only one losing it at Old Trafford on Monday night.

On the sidelines, near where Gueye slapped his teammate Michael Keane, Ruben Amorim was getting angrier as Manchester United lost 1-0 to Everton.

Even though Everton was down to 10 players, they looked like they had the advantage as United struggled on a chilly Monday night in Manchester.

Amorim used his usual five-defender formation against Everton, with Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, and Luke Shaw in the back three, and Noussair Mazraoui and Patrick Dorgu as wing-backs.

Instead of stretching Everton's defence, they kept sending hopeful crosses into the crowded penalty area, which the undermanned visitors defended surprisingly well.

Gary Neville, commenting for Sky Sports, criticised Amorim's plans: How many United players are good at headers? No one in the box can win those. Mbeumo needs to be further up front, not out wide. They should be attacking like crazy, with quick, high-tempo passes from side to side, getting into wide positions, sending crosses in, and getting players into the box. But United's attack is too slow.

United's constant crossing played right into Everton's hands, who handled every attack.

United fans were angry on social media. One fan said, It's crazy how we're spamming crosses for Zirkzee against huge defenders, but when Sesko is playing, everyone wants to shoot.

Another wrote, This could go on for three more hours, and we'd still be crossing to Tarkowski and Keane while losing 0-1. A third, Amorim, this is on you!

Someone else added, Surely the coach should have changed the plan when the other team was down a man. Amorim just stood there and did nothing!

The game's most talked-about moment didn't involve a United player. Gueye lost his cool, both literally and figuratively.

Just after ten minutes, following a United attack where Bruno Fernandes came close to scoring, Gueye and Michael Keane argued.

Keane and Gueye went head-to-head, and the Senegalese midfielder was seen raising his hand and striking his teammate's face. Gary Neville commented, He has snapped! He has slapped his own teammate! It wasn't much of a hit, though. Jordan Pickford stepped in to separate Gueye from Keane.

This reminded people of the incident between Lee Bowyer and Kieron Dyer back in 2005.

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