Liverpool can beat Manchester United to the signing of Joao Gomes this summer, if the Brazilian's prior comments still hold weight.
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The Wolves midfielder told ESPN back in 2022 (via Fabrizio Romano on X) that the Reds 'are a team I'd play for'.
Atletico Madrid had reportedly been poised to seal a deal for the Old Gold star, but instead opted to finalise a move for Sporting Lisbon's Morten Hjulmand.
If Champions League football is what Gomes is after, Liverpool can supply it – not to mention a direct return to the Premier League.